Manipal MET2010MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If a, b, c are three distinct positive real numbers of real roots of a x^2+2 b|x|-c=0 is
Options
- A4
- B2
- C0
- DNone of these
Correct answer
B. 2
Step-by-step solution
a x^2+2 b|x|-c=0 a|x|^2+2 b|x|-c=0 |x|= -2 b 4 b^2+4 a c 2 =-b b^2+a c Since, a, b, c are positive. So, |x|=-b+ b^2+a c x has two real values, neglecting |x|=-b- b^2+a c , as |x| 0