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MathsEasyMCQ2019 · 10 Jan Shift 2

Q61.The value of λ such that sum of the squares of the roots of the quadratic equation, x2 + (3 −λ) x + 2 = λ has the least value is: (1) 2 (2) 49 (3) 15 (4) 1 8

What This Question Tests

This question tests the application of Vieta's formulas to express the sum of squares of roots in terms of the coefficients and then finding the minimum value of the resulting quadratic expression using calculus or properties of parabolas.

Concepts Tested

Sum and product of roots (Vieta's formulas)Quadratic expression minimizationVertex of a parabola

Formulas Used

α+β = -b/a

αβ = c/a

α² + β² = (α+β)² - 2αβ

λ = -b/(2a) for minimum of aλ²+bλ+c

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