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Assertion A: 3x2-16x+4>-16 is satisfied for some values of real x in 0,103

Reason R: ax2+bx+c and a will have the same sign for some values of xR when b2-4ac>0

The correct option among the following is

MathematicsQuadratic EquationTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A A is true, R is true and R is the correct explanation for A
  • B A is true, R is true but R is not the correct explanation for A
  • C A is true, but R is false
  • D A is false, but R is true
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A is false, but R is true

Given that

3x2-16x+20=fx

here a=3, b=-16 & c=20

a>0 & D=b2-4ac=256-240>0

fx>0

3x2-16x+20>0

3x-10x-2>0

x -,2103,.

Hence, A is false, but R is true

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