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Question 13 : Let A be a real number. Then the roots of the equation x² - 4x - log₂A = 0 are real and distinct if and only if

1. A < \\frac{1}{16})
2. A > \\frac{1}{8})
3. A > \\frac{1}{16})
4. A < \\frac{1}{8})

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Video Explanation

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Explanatory Answer

For roots of any Quadratic equation to be real and distinct, D > 0
So, for x² − 4x - = 0,
D = (-4)² - (4 x 1 x (-)) > 0
16 + 4 > 0
4 + > 0
> -4
A >
A >

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The question is "Let A be a real number. Then the roots of the equation x² - 4x - log₂A = 0 are real and distinct if and only if"

Hence, the answer is \\frac{1}{16})

Choice C is the correct answer.

 

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