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Quadratic Equation and Inequalities question

2015 · Shift 2 · Q21
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Quadratic Equation and Inequalities question

2015 · Shift 2 · Q21

JEE AdvancedMathematicsQuadratic Equation and InequalitiesMultiple correct+4 / −1
Let SSS be the set of all non-zero real numbers α\alphaα such that the quadratic equation αx2−x+α=0\alpha {x^2} - x + \alpha = 0αx2−x+α=0 has two distinct real roots x1{x_1}x1​ and x2{x_2}x2​ satisfying the inequality ∣x1−x2∣<1.\left| {{x_1} - {x_2}} \right| \lt 1.∣x1​−x2​∣<1. Which of the following intervals is (are) aaa subset(s) os SSS?
  1. A
    (−12−15)\left( { - {1 \over 2} - {1 \over {\sqrt 5 }}} \right)(−21​−5​1​)
  2. B
    (−15,0)\left( { - {1 \over {\sqrt 5 }},0} \right)(−5​1​,0)
  3. C
    (0,15)\left( {0,{1 \over {\sqrt 5 }}} \right)(0,5​1​)
  4. D
    (15,12)\left( {{1 \over {\sqrt 5 }},{1 \over 2}} \right)(5​1​,21​)
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Correct answer: A, D

The user wants me to solve a JEE Mathematics problem about the properties of roots of a quadratic equation.

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Analyze the given quadratic equation and conditions. The equation is αx2−x+α=0\alpha {x^2} - x + \alpha = 0αx2−x+α=0. We are given that α\alphaα is a non-zero real number, and the equation has two distinct real roots, x1{x_1}x1​ and x2{x_2}x2​, which satisfy the inequality ∣x1−x2∣<1|{x_1} - {x_2}| < 1∣x1​−x2​∣<1.

  2. Apply the condition for two distinct real roots. For a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0ax2+bx+c=0 to have two distinct real roots, its discriminant D=b2−4acD = b^2 - 4acD=b2−4ac must be greater than zero (D>0D > 0D>0). For the given equation, a=αa = \alphaa=α, b=−1b = -1b=−1, and c=αc = \alphac=α. The discriminant is D=(−1)2−4(α)(α)=1−4α2D = (-1)^2 - 4(\alpha)(\alpha) = 1 - 4{\alpha^2}D=(−1)2−4(α)(α)=1−4α2. The condition D>0D > 0D>0 implies: 1−4α2>01 - 4{\alpha^2} > 01−4α2>0 4α2<14{\alpha^2} < 14α2<1 α2<14{\alpha^2} < {1 \over 4}α2<41​ This inequality holds for α\alphaα in the interval (−12,12)\left( -{1 \over 2},{1 \over 2} \right)(−21​,21​).

  3. Apply the inequality involving the roots. The difference between the roots of a quadratic equation is given by the formula ∣x1−x2∣=D∣a∣|{x_1} - {x_2}| = {\sqrt{D} \over |a|}∣x1​−x2​∣=∣a∣D​​. Substituting the values for our equation: ∣x1−x2∣=1−4α2∣α∣|{x_1} - {x_2}| = {\sqrt{1 - 4{\alpha^2}} \over |\alpha|}∣x1​−x2​∣=∣α∣1−4α2​​ We are given the inequality ∣x1−x2∣<1|{x_1} - {x_2}| < 1∣x1​−x2​∣<1. So, 1−4α2∣α∣<1{{\sqrt{1 - 4{\alpha^2}} } \over {|\alpha|}} < 1∣α∣1−4α2​​<1 Since α≠0\alpha \neq 0α=0 and D>0D > 0D>0, both sides of the inequality are positive. We can square both sides without changing the direction of the inequality: 1−4α2α2<1{{1 - 4{\alpha^2}} \over {\alpha^2}} < 1α21−4α2​<1 Since α2>0\alpha^2 > 0α2>0, we can multiply both sides by α2\alpha^2α2: 1−4α2<α21 - 4{\alpha^2} < {\alpha^2}1−4α2<α2 1<5α21 < 5{\alpha^2}1<5α2 α2>15{\alpha^2} > {1 \over 5}α2>51​ This inequality holds for α>15\alpha > {1 \over \sqrt{5}}α>5​1​ or α<−15\alpha < -{1 \over \sqrt{5}}α<−5​1​.

  4. Combine all conditions to find the set S. The set SSS consists of all non-zero real numbers α\alphaα that satisfy both conditions derived above: Condition 1: −12<α<12-\frac{1}{2} < \alpha < \frac{1}{2}−21​<α<21​ Condition 2: α<−15\alpha < -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}α<−5​1​ or α>15\alpha > \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}α>5​1​

    To find the intersection, let's compare the boundary values: 12=0.5\frac{1}{2} = 0.521​=0.5 and 15≈12.236≈0.447\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \approx \frac{1}{2.236} \approx 0.4475​1​≈2.2361​≈0.447. Thus, 15<12\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} < \frac{1}{2}5​1​<21​ and −12<−15-\frac{1}{2} < -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}−21​<−5​1​.

    Finding the intersection of the intervals:

    • For positive α\alphaα: We need α<12\alpha < \frac{1}{2}α<21​ and α>15\alpha > \frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}α>5​1​. This gives the interval (15,12)\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}, \frac{1}{2}\right)(5​1​,21​).
    • For negative α\alphaα: We need α>−12\alpha > -\frac{1}{2}α>−21​ and α<−15\alpha < -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}α<−5​1​. This gives the interval (−12,−15)\left(-\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}}\right)(−21​,−5​1​).

    The condition α≠0\alpha \neq 0α=0 is satisfied by these intervals. Therefore, the set SSS is the union of these two disjoint intervals: S=(−12,−15)∪(15,12)S = \left( -{1 \over 2}, -{1 \over \sqrt{5}} \right) \cup \left( {1 \over \sqrt{5}}, {1 \over 2} \right)S=(−21​,−5​1​)∪(5​1​,21​)

  5. Check which of the given options are subsets of S.

    • Option A: (−12−15)\left( - {1 \over 2} - {1 \over {\sqrt 5 }} \right)(−21​−5​1​). This notation seems to be a typo for the interval (−12,−15)\left( - {1 \over 2}, - {1 \over {\sqrt 5 }} \right)(−21​,−5​1​), as the other options are intervals. Assuming this is the intended interval, (−12,−15)\left( -\frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}} \right)(−21​,−5​1​) is a component of SSS, and thus a subset of SSS. So, A is correct.
    • Option B: (−15,0)\left( - {1 \over {\sqrt 5 }},0 \right)(−5​1​,0). This interval lies between the two disjoint intervals of SSS. Its intersection with SSS is empty. So, it is not a subset of SSS. B is incorrect.
    • Option C: (0,15)\left( 0,{1 \over {\sqrt 5 }} \right)(0,5​1​). Similar to option B, this interval is not part of SSS. So, it is not a subset of SSS. C is incorrect.
    • Option D: (15,12)\left( {{1 \over {\sqrt 5 }},{1 \over 2}} \right)(5​1​,21​). This interval is the other component of SSS, and thus a subset of SSS. So, D is correct.

Final conclusion is that options A and D are the correct choices.

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