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Published on: August 13, 2026
If a < 0 the positive root of the equation x 2 – 2a|x – a| – 3a 2 = 0 is:
A
a(– 1 – 
)
)
B
a(– 1 + 
)
)
C
a(1 – 
)
)
D
None of these
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
For positive root
x > a
x 2 –2ax – a 2 = 0
(x – a 2 ) = ( 
a) 2 x = a + 
a, x = a – 
a
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