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Let α and β be two real roots of the equation k+1tan2x-2λtanx=1-k, where k-1 and λ are real numbers. If tan2α+β=50, then a value of λ is
MathematicsQuadratic EquationJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (07 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 102
  • B 10
  • C 5
  • D 52
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 10
k+1tan2x-2λtanx+k-1=0
tanα+tanβ=2λk+1
tanαtanβ=k-1k+1
tanα+β=2λk+11-k-1k+1=2λ2=λ2
tan2α+β=λ22=50
λ=±10

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