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Published on: August 12, 2026
Let 
be real. If 
has two real roots 
and 
where 
and 
, then
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
We are given the quadratic:
with roots 
and 
.
Step 1: Consider 
at 
Since -2 lies between the roots, the quadratic must change sign at the roots. So if 
(opens upward), the value at 
must be negative:
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