If m is chosen in the quadratic equation m 2 + 1 x 2 - 3 x + m 2 + 1 2 = 0 such that the sum of its roots is…

If m is chosen in the quadratic equation m2+1x2-3x+m2+12=0 such that the sum of its roots is greatest, then the absolute difference of the cubes of its roots is:
  1. 43
  2. 105
  3. 83
  4. 85

Solution

Let, the roots of m2+1x2-3x+m2+12=0 are α and β

We know that the sum and product of roots of a quadratic equation ax2+bx+c=0, a0 are respectively -ba and ca. 

 α+β=3m2+1 and αβ=m2+12m2+1=m2+1

 α+β is maximum,  m=0

 the equation is x2-3x+1=0

And α+β=3, αβ=1

Now, α3-β3=α-βα2+β2+αβ

=α+β2-4αβα+β2-αβ

=9-4 9-1

=85.

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (09 Apr Shift 2)

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