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Quadratic Equation and Inequalities question

2025 · 3 Apr · Shift 2 · Q35
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Quadratic Equation and Inequalities question

2025 · 3 Apr · Shift 2 · Q35

JEE MainMathematicsQuadratic Equation and InequalitiesMCQ+4 / −1
Let the equation x(x+2)(12−k)=2x(x+2)(12-k)=2x(x+2)(12−k)=2 have equal roots. Then the distance of the point (k,k2)\left(k, \frac{k}{2}\right)(k,2k​) from the line 3x+4y+5=03 x+4 y+5=03x+4y+5=0 is
  1. A
    15
  2. B
    12
  3. C
    535 \sqrt{3}53​
  4. D
    15515 \sqrt{5}155​
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Correct answer: A

  1. Interpret the equation

The given equation is x(x+2)(12−k)=2.x(x+2)(12-k)=2.x(x+2)(12−k)=2.

Treating this as a quadratic equation in xxx: (12−k)x(x+2)=2(12-k)x(x+2)=2(12−k)x(x+2)=2 (12−k)(x2+2x)−2=0(12-k)(x^2+2x)-2=0(12−k)(x2+2x)−2=0 (12−k)x2+2(12−k)x−2=0.(12-k)x^2+2(12-k)x-2=0.(12−k)x2+2(12−k)x−2=0.

So the quadratic is a=(12−k),b=2(12−k),c=−2.a=(12-k),\quad b=2(12-k),\quad c=-2.a=(12−k),b=2(12−k),c=−2.


  1. Condition for equal roots

For equal roots, discriminant must be zero: D=b2−4ac=0.D=b^2-4ac=0.D=b2−4ac=0.

Substitute: [2(12−k)]2−4(12−k)(−2)=0[2(12-k)]^2-4(12-k)(-2)=0[2(12−k)]2−4(12−k)(−2)=0 4(12−k)2+8(12−k)=04(12-k)^2+8(12-k)=04(12−k)2+8(12−k)=0 4(12−k)[(12−k)+2]=04(12-k)[(12-k)+2]=04(12−k)[(12−k)+2]=0 4(12−k)(14−k)=0.4(12-k)(14-k)=0.4(12−k)(14−k)=0.

Thus, 12−k=0or14−k=0.12-k=0 \quad \text{or} \quad 14-k=0.12−k=0or14−k=0.

So, k=12ork=14.k=12 \quad \text{or} \quad k=14.k=12ork=14.

But if k=12k=12k=12, then the original equation becomes x(x+2)(0)=2⇒0=2,x(x+2)(0)=2 \Rightarrow 0=2,x(x+2)(0)=2⇒0=2, which is impossible.

Hence, k=14.k=14.k=14.


  1. Find the point

The point is (k,k2)=(14,7).\left(k,\frac{k}{2}\right)=\left(14,7\right).(k,2k​)=(14,7).


  1. Distance from the line

Distance of point (x1,y1)(x_1,y_1)(x1​,y1​) from line Ax+By+C=0Ax+By+C=0Ax+By+C=0 is d=∣Ax1+By1+C∣A2+B2.d=\frac{|Ax_1+By_1+C|}{\sqrt{A^2+B^2}}.d=A2+B2​∣Ax1​+By1​+C∣​.

Here, line is 3x+4y+5=0,3x+4y+5=0,3x+4y+5=0, so A=3A=3A=3, B=4B=4B=4, C=5C=5C=5.

For point (14,7)(14,7)(14,7): d=∣3(14)+4(7)+5∣32+42d=\frac{|3(14)+4(7)+5|}{\sqrt{3^2+4^2}}d=32+42​∣3(14)+4(7)+5∣​ =∣42+28+5∣9+16=\frac{|42+28+5|}{\sqrt{9+16}}=9+16​∣42+28+5∣​ =755=15.=\frac{75}{5}=15.=575​=15.


  1. Final answer

The required distance is 15.\boxed{15}.15​.

So the correct option is A.

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