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Let \(\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c}\) be three real numbers such that \(\mathrm{a}+2 \mathrm{~b}+4 \mathrm{c}=0\). Then the equation \(\mathrm{ax}^2+\mathrm{bx}+\mathrm{c}=0\)
MathematicsApplication of DerivativesWBJEEWBJEE 2011
Options:
  • A has both the roots complex
  • B hat its roots lying within \(-1 < x < 0\)
  • C has one of roots equal to \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  • D has its roots lying within \(2 < x < 6\)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: has one of roots equal to \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Hints: \(\frac{1}{4} \mathrm{a}+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~b}+\mathrm{c}=0\)
\(\begin{aligned}
& \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^2 a+\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) b+c=0 \\
& \therefore x=\frac{1}{2}
\end{aligned}\)

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