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The equation `ax^(4)-2x^(2)-(a-1)=0` will have real and unequal roots ifA. `o lt a lt 1`B. `a gt 0`, `a ne 1`C. `a lt 0` , `a ne 1`D. none of these |
Answer» Correct Answer - A `(a)` Putting `x^(2)=y`, the given equation in `x` reduces to `ay^(2)-2y-(a-1)=0` ……….`(i)` The given biquardratic equation will have four real and distinct roots, if the quadratic equation `(i)` has two distinct and positive roots. For that, we must have `D gt 0impliesa^(2)-a+1 gt 0`, which is true `AA a in R` Product of roots `gt 0implies0 lt a lt 1` Sum of roots `gt 0 implies a gt 0` Hence, the acceptable values of `a` are `0 lt a lt 1`. |
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