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Let aR and let α,β be the roots of the equation x2+6014x+a=0. If α4+β4=-30, then the product of all possible values of a is _____ .
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (25 Jan Shift 2)
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The correct answer is: 45

Since, α,β be the roots of the equation x2+6014x+a=0, therefore

α+β=-6014

αβ=a

Given:

α4+β4=-30

α2+β22-2α2β2=-30

α+β2-2αβ2-2a2=-30

6012-2a2-2a2=-30

 60+4a2-4a×6012-2a2=-30

 2a2-4·6012a+90=0

a2-2·6012a+45=0

Product of roots=45

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