NDA 2021 Mathematics question

MathematicsQuadratic Equations and InequalitiesNDA 2021

The quadratic equation

-+5k)x+-5k=0

has real roots of equal magnitude and opposite sign. Which one of the following is correct?

Answer: (D)

Solution

Roots of equal magnitude and opposite sign are and (, real). So (i) sum of roots and (ii) product of roots . (i) or . (ii) $<0⇒ k(3k-5)<0⇒

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Question ID VK-033617