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The smallest negative integer satisfying both the quadratic inequalities x2<4x+77 and x2>4 is
MathematicsBasic of MathematicsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A -6
  • B -3
  • C -2
  • D -7
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -3

The smallest negative integer satisfying both the quadratic inequalities Given, x2<4x+77 and x2>4 

x2-4x<77

Adding 4 on both sides

x2-4x+4<77+4

x-22<81

-9<x-2<9

-7<x<11........................i

Now, x2>4

x2-4>0

x>2 or x<-2..................ii

The solution set satisfying both inequalities is the common part displayed in the diagram, namely, -7,-22,11. Therefore, the greatest negative integer in this set is -3.

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