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If the set of all a in R, for which the equation 2x² + (a - 5)x + 15 = 3a has no real root, is the interval (α, β), and X = x in Z : α < x < β, then Σx in X x² is equal to

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula

For a quadratic equation Ax² + Bx + C = 0 to have no real roots, its discriminant must be strictly negative:

D = B² - 4AC < 0
Core Logic

Rearranging the given equation into standard quadratic form:

2x² + (a - 5)x + (15 - 3a) = 0

Here, A = 2, B = a - 5, and C = 15 - 3a. Setting the discriminant less than zero:

(a - 5)² - 4(2)(15 - 3a) < 0 (a² - 10a + 25) - 8(15 - 3a) < 0 a² - 10a + 25 - 120 + 24a < 0 a² + 14a - 95 < 0
Step 1: Solve for the Interval

Factorizing the quadratic inequality:

(a + 19)(a - 5) < 0

Thus, a in (-19, 5). This gives α = -19 and \beta = 5.

Step 2: Calculate the Sum of Squares

The set X consists of integers strictly between -19 and 5:

X = -18, -17, , 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 Σx in X x² = (-18)² + (-17)² + + 4² = (1² + 2² + 3² + 4²) + (1² + 2² + + 18²) = (4 × 5 × 9)/(6) + (18 × 19 × 37)/(6) = 30 + 2109 = 2139
Pattern Recognition

Recognize that the negative terms squared are identical to the positive terms squared. Splitting the summation avoids calculating large numbers manually or allows using standard formula templates like (n(n+1)(2n+1))/(6) efficiently.

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Q28 jee_main_2024_30_january_evening Modulus Equations
The number of real solutions of the equation x(x² + 3|x| + 5|x - 1| + 6|x - 2|) = 0 is
Numerical Answer. Answer: 1 to 1

Solution

Related Formula
Zero Product Property: A · B = 0 A = 0 or B = 0
Core Logic

Given equation:

x(x² + 3|x| + 5|x - 1| + 6|x - 2|) = 0

This factors into two possibilities:

  • x = 0
  • x² + 3|x| + 5|x - 1| + 6|x - 2| = 0
Step 1: Evaluating the Modulus Term

Look at the second factor: f(x) = x² + 3|x| + 5|x - 1| + 6|x - 2|. Notice that all terms inside are strictly non-negative:

  • x² ≥ 0
  • 3|x| ≥ 0
  • 5|x - 1| ≥ 0
  • 6|x - 2| ≥ 0
  • For the sum to be 0, every single term must be simultaneously zero. x² = 0 x = 0 However, if x = 0, then 5|x-1| = 5(1) = 5 ≠ 0. Therefore, there is no real value of x that makes this entire second factor equal to zero.

Step 2: Conclusion

The only valid solution to the equation is x = 0 from the first factor. Thus, there is exactly 1 real solution.

Pattern Recognition

A sum of absolute values and squares set to 0 requires all individual components to hit 0 concurrently. If they have different zero-nodes (0, 1, 2), the sum can never be 0.

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Q22 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Roots of Quadratic Equation
Let a, b, c be the length of three sides of a triangle satisfying the condition (a² + b²)x² - 2b(a + c)x + (b² + c²) = 0. If the set of all possible values of x is the interval (α, β) then 12(α² + β²) is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 36 to 36

Solution

Core Logic

Given equation: (a²+b²)x² - 2b(a+c)x + b²+c² = 0. Expand and rearrange into perfect squares:

(a²x² - 2abx + b²) + (b²x² - 2bcx + c²) = 0 (ax - b)² + (bx - c)² = 0

Since squares must be non-negative, each term is zero:

ax - b = 0 x = (b)/(a) bx - c = 0 x = (c)/(b)

Thus, b = ax and c = bx = ax². Since a,b,c form a triangle, the triangle inequality holds:

  • a + b > c a + ax > ax² x² - x - 1 < 0 1-√(5)2 < x < 1+√(5)2
  • a + c > b a + ax² > ax x² - x + 1 > 0 (Always true for real x)
  • b + c > a ax + ax² > a x² + x - 1 > 0 x > -1+√(5)2 or x < -1-√(5)2.
  • Taking the intersection (and noting x > 0 since sides are positive):

√(5)-12 < x < √(5)+12

So, α = √(5)-12 and β = √(5)+12. Calculate 12(α² + β²):

12 ( 6-2√(5)4 + 6+2√(5)4 ) = 12 ( (12)/(4) ) = 36
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Q1 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Nature of Roots
For 0 < c < b < a, let (a + b - 2c)x² + (b + c - 2a)x + (c + a - 2b) = 0 and α ≠ 1 be one of its root. Then, among the two statements (I) If α in (-1,0), then b cannot be the geometric mean of a and c (II) If α in (0,1), then b may be the geometric mean of a and c
  • A. Both (I) and (II) are true
  • B. Neither (I) nor (II) is true
  • C. Only (II) is true
  • D. Only (I) is true

Solution

Related Formula
Sum of coefficients = 0 x = 1 is a root.
Core Logic

Given f(x) = (a + b - 2c)x² + (b + c - 2a)x + (c + a - 2b) = 0. Substituting x = 1:

f(1) = a + b - 2c + b + c - 2a + c + a - 2b = 0

Thus, one root is 1. Let the other root be α.

Step 1: Find the other root

Product of roots = (c + a - 2b)/(a + b - 2c). Since one root is 1, we have:

α · 1 = (c + a - 2b)/(a + b - 2c) α = (c + a - 2b)/(a + b - 2c)
Step 2: Analyze Statement (I)

If -1 < α < 0:

-1 < (c + a - 2b)/(a + b - 2c) < 0

This implies b > (a + c)/(2) and b + c < 2a. Therefore, b cannot be the Geometric Mean of a and c. Statement (I) is true.

Step 3: Analyze Statement (II)

If 0 < α < 1:

0 < (c + a - 2b)/(a + b - 2c) < 1

This gives b > c and b < (a + c)/(2). Therefore, b may be the Geometric Mean between a and c. Statement (II) is true.

Pattern Recognition

When coefficients in a quadratic equation are cyclic and sum to 0, one root is always 1. The other root is directly c/a.

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Q20 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Sign of Quadratic Expressions
Let S be the set of positive integral values of a for which (ax² + 2(a + 1)x + 9a + 4)/(x² - 8x + 32) < 0, x in R. Then, the number of elements in S is:
  • A. 1
  • B. 0
  • C. ∞
  • D. 3

Solution

Core Logic

For the denominator x² - 8x + 32, D = 64 - 128 < 0 and a = 1 > 0. Thus, x² - 8x + 32 > 0 x in R.

Step 1: Constraint on Numerator

Since the denominator is always positive, the numerator must be strictly negative for all x in R.

ax² + 2(a + 1)x + 9a + 4 < 0 x in R

This requires a < 0 and D < 0.

Step 2: Conclusion

Since a must be strictly less than 0, there are no positive integral values of a that satisfy the condition. Hence, S is an empty set. Number of elements is 0.

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