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Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations

Question
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If the difference between the roots of the equation x2 + ax + 1 = 0 is less than 5 , then the set of possible values of a is

  •  (−3, 3)

  • (−3, ∞)

  • (3, ∞)

  • (−∞, −3)

Solution

A.

 (−3, 3)

D.

(−∞, −3)

x2 + ax + 1 = 0
α + β = −a αβ = 1
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