JEE MainMathematicsQuadratic Equation and InequalitiesMCQ+4 / −1
The minimum value of the sum of the squares of the roots of is:
- A4
- B5
- C6
- D8
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Correct answer: C
- Write the quadratic in standard form
Given:
Bring all terms to one side:
Let the roots be and .
- Use relations between roots and coefficients
For we have and
- Form the sum of squares of the roots
We need
Using we get
Now simplify:
- Find its minimum value
So we must minimize
Complete the square:
Since , the minimum value is attained at .
- Check the options
- A: ✗
- B: ✗
- C: ✓
- D: ✗
Therefore, the correct option is C.
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