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If λ be the ratio of the roots of the quadratic equation in x, 3m2x2+mm-4x+2=0, then the least value of m for which λ+1λ=1, is :
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (12 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2-3
  • B -2+2
  • C 4-23
  • D 4-32
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 4-32

Let α and β are the roots of given equation 3m2x2+mm-4x+2=0.

α+β=-mm-43m2 &  αβ=23m2         .........i

Given αβ=λ    &   λ+1λ=1

αβ+βα=1

α+β2=3αβ

Using equation i, we get

-mm-43m22=3×23m2

m=4±32

Hence, the least value of m is 4-32.

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