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Published on: August 13, 2026
The value of
for which both roots of the equation
are completely in
may be equal to :
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
CHECK THE SOLUTION.
(a, b)
We are asked:
Find
so that both roots of

lie in
.
Step 1: Condition for roots in 
For a quadratic
to have roots in
:
and
if
(since parabola opens upwards)
Discriminant
for distinct real roots
Here: 


So from endpoints: 
Step 2: Ensure roots are real
Discriminant:

Step 3: Combine conditions

Check options: 
Only
and
satisfy 
So, Answer 
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