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If both the roots of the equation x2-mx+1=0 are less than unity, then
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Options:
  • A m-2
  • B m>2
  • C -1m,3
  • D 0m52
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2261 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: m-2

fx=x2-mx+1 and αβ are the roots of fx=0.
Now, α<β<1 implies that f1 and the coefficients of x2 have the same sign.

This gives f1>0
1-m+1>0m<2
Also, the discriminant is m2-40.

So m-2 or m+2.
Taking intersection, we get,

 m-2.
Also, note that if m=-2, the roots are -1,-1.

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