Let a ∈ R and let α , β be the roots of the equation x 2 + 60 1 4 x + a = 0 . If α 4 +…

Let aR and let α,β be the roots of the equation x2+6014x+a=0. If α4+β4=-30, then the product of all possible values of a is _____ .

Solution

Since, α,β be the roots of the equation x2+6014x+a=0, therefore

α+β=-6014

αβ=a

Given:

α4+β4=-30

α2+β22-2α2β2=-30

α+β2-2αβ2-2a2=-30

6012-2a2-2a2=-30

 60+4a2-4a×6012-2a2=-30

 2a2-4·6012a+90=0

a2-2·6012a+45=0

Product of roots=45

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (25 Jan Shift 2)

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