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QJEEM19Ma1238: JEE Main 2019 Mathematics - Class 11 JEEM19Ma1238 Solution: If both the roots of the quadratic equation x 2 − mx + 4 = 0…
If both the roots of the quadratic equation x2 mx + 4 = 0 are real and distinct and they lie in the interval [1, 5], then m lies in the interval :
Multiple Choice Options
- A (−5, −4)
- B (4, 5)
- C (5, 6)
- D (3, 4)
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
x2 mx + 4 = 0
Case-I :
D > 0
m2 16 > 0
m ( , 4) (4, )
Case-II :
Case-III :
f(1) > 0 and f(5) > 0
1 m + 4 > 0 and 25 5m + 4 > 0
m < 5 and m <
Case-IV :
Let one root is x = 1
1 m + 4 = 0
m = 5
Now equation x2 5x + 4 = 0
(x 1) (x 4) = 0
x = 1 i.e. m = 5 is also included
hence m (4, 5]
So given option is (4, 5)
Case-I : D > 0
m2
Case-II :
Case-III :
f(1) > 0 and f(5) > 0
1
m < 5 and m <
Case-IV :
Let one root is x = 1
1
m = 5
Now equation x2
(x
x = 1 i.e. m = 5 is also included
hence m
So given option is (4, 5)