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If the two roots of the equation, a-1 x4+x2+1+a+1x2+x+12=0 are real and distinct, then the set of all values of a is equal to
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2015 (11 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 0,12
  • B -12,0 0,12
  • C -,-2 2, 
  • D -12, 0
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -12,0 0,12

a-1x4+x2+1+a+1x2+x+12=0

x2+x+1 a-1x2-x+1+a+1(x2+ x+1)=0

x2+x+12ax2+2x+2a=0

⇒ x2+x+1 ax2+x+a=0

If two Roots are real

Then, roots of ax2+x+a=0 should be real & distinct.

1-4a2>0

1-2a1+2a>0

As a0 therefore

a-12,0 0,12

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