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In a survey of 220 students of a higher secondary school, it
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was found that at least 125 and at most 130 students studied
Mathematics; at least 85 and at most 95 studied Physics; at
least 75 and at most 90 studied Chemistry; 30 studied both
Physics and Chemistry; 50 studied both Chemistry and
Mathematics; 40 studied both Mathematics and Physics and
10 studied none of these subjects. Let m and n respectively be
the least and the most number of students who studied all
the three subjects. Then m + n is equal to
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In a survey of 220 students of a higher secondary school, it
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was found that at least 125 and at most 130 students studied
Mathematics; at least 85 and at most 95 studied Physics; at
least 75 and at most 90 studied Chemistry; 30 studied both
Physics and Chemistry; 50 studied both Chemistry and
Mathematics; 40 studied both Mathematics and Physics and
10 studied none of these subjects. Let m and n respectively be
the least and the most number of students who studied all
the three subjects. Then m + n is equal to

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The number of integers, between 100 and 1000 having the
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sum of their digits equals to 14, is _________.
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The number of integers, between 100 and 1000 having the
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sum of their digits equals to 14, is _________.

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The number of real solutions of the equation
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x(x2 + 3|x| + 5|x – 1| + 6|x – 2|) = 0 is

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A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4
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A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4
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A 24

B 36

C 30

D 26
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A 24

B 36

C 30

D 26
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A 31

B 36

C 37

D 29
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A 31

B 36

C 37

D 29
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A 4

B 2

C 8

D 6
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B 2

C 8

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QUADRATIC EQUATIONS
 Weightage of Quadratic Equations (Last 5 years)
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Average

JEE Main 2.8 % 2.9 % 2.6 % 3.8 % 3.5 % 3.12 %

Jee Advanced 0% 0% 3% 2% 3% 1.60 %

Relation between roots & Coefficients
Q If 𝞪 and 𝞫 are the roots of x2 - px + q = 0 then find

(a) (b) 𝞪 4 + 𝞫 4
Q If 𝞪 and 𝞫 are the roots of x2 - px + q = 0 then find

(a) (b) 𝞪 4 + 𝞫 4

Solution:
x2 - px + q = 0
α + β = p ; αβ = q

(a)

(b) ⍺4 + β4 = (⍺2 + β2)2 - 2⍺2β2

= ((⍺ + β)2 - 2⍺β)2 - 2(⍺β)2
= (p2 - 2q)2 - 2q2
= p4 + 4q2 - 4p2q - 2q2
= p4 - 4p2q + 2q2
Q Solve the equation x2 + px + 45 = 0. It is given that
the square of difference of its roots is equal to 144.
Q Solve the equation x2 + px + 45 = 0. It is given that
the square of difference of its roots is equal to 144.

Solution:
Let ⍺, β be the roots of the equation x2 + px + 45 = 0.
Then, ⍺ + β = -p …(1)
⍺ β = 45 …(2)
It is given that (⍺ - β)2 = 144
⇒ (⍺ + β)2 - 4⍺β = 144
⇒ p2 - 4 × 45 = 144
⇒ p2 = 324
⇒ p = ± 18
Q Solve the equation x2 + px + 45 = 0. It is given that
the square of difference of its roots is equal to 144.

Solution:
Substituting p = 18 in the given equation, we obtain
x2 + 18x + 45 = 0
⇒ (x + 3) (x + 15) = 0
⇒ x = -3, -15
Substituting p = -18 in the given equation, we obtain
x2 - 18x + 45 = 0
⇒ (x - 3) (x - 15) = 0
⇒ x = 3, 15
Hence, the roots of the given equation are
-3, -15 or 3, 15.
Q If ratio of roots of x2 + px + q = 0 is equal to the ratio of
roots of x2 + bx + c = 0 then prove that p2c = b2q
Q If ratio of roots of x2 + px + q = 0 is equal to the ratio of
roots of x2 + bx + c = 0 then prove that p2c = b2q

Solution:
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Q Let 𝞪 ∈ R and let 𝞪, 𝞫 be the roots of the equation

x2 + 601/4x + a = 0. If 𝞪 4 + 𝞫 4 = -30, then the product
of all possible values of a is ___.
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Q Let 𝞪 ∈ R and let 𝞪, 𝞫 be the roots of the equation

x2 + 601/4x + a = 0. If 𝞪 4 + 𝞫 4 = -30, then the product
of all possible values of a is ___.

Ans: 45
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Q Let 𝞪 ∈ R and let 𝞪, 𝞫 be the roots of the equation

x2 + 601/4x + a = 0. If 𝞪 4 + 𝞫 4 = -30, then the product
of all possible values of a is ___.

Solution:
 JEE Main 12th Jan, 2019

Q If 𝞴 be the ratio of the roots of the quadratic equation

3m2 x2 + m(m − 4)x + 2 = 0, then the least value of m for
which

D
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Q If 𝞴 be the ratio of the roots of the quadratic equation

3m2 x2 + m(m − 4)x + 2 = 0, then the least value of m for
which

D
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Q If 𝞴 be the ratio of the roots of the quadratic equation

3m2 x2 + m(m − 4)x + 2 = 0, then the least value of m for
which

Solution:
Solution:
 JEE Advanced 2020, P1

Q Suppose a, b denote the distinct real roots of the quadratic

polynomial x2 + 20x - 2020 and suppose c, d denote the distinct
complex roots of the quadratic polynomial x2 - 20x + 2020.
Then the value of ac(a - c) + ad(a - d) + bc(b - c) + bd(b - d) is

A 0

B 8000

C 8080

D 16000
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Q Suppose a, b denote the distinct real roots of the quadratic

polynomial x2 + 20x - 2020 and suppose c, d denote the distinct
complex roots of the quadratic polynomial x2 - 20x + 2020.
Then the value of ac(a - c) + ad(a - d) + bc(b - c) + bd(b - d) is

A 0

B 8000

C 8080

D 16000
 JEE Advanced 2020, P1

Q Suppose a, b denote the distinct real roots of the quadratic

polynomial x2 + 20x - 2020 and suppose c, d denote the distinct
complex roots of the quadratic polynomial x2 - 20x + 2020.
Then the value of ac(a - c) + ad(a - d) + bc(b - c) + bd(b - d) is

Solution:
a + b = -20, ab = -2020

c + d = 20, cd = 2020

Now ac(a – c) + ad(a – d) + bd(b – c) + bd(b – d)

= -(a + b)(c2 + d2) + (c + d)(a2 + b2)

= 20(400 – 4040) + 20(400 + 4040)

= 16000
Q If 𝞪 ≠ 𝞫 and 𝞪 2 = 5𝞪 - 3, 𝞫 2 = 5𝞫 - 3, then the equation whose
roots are and is

A 3x2 - 25x + 3 = 0

B x2 - 5x + 3 = 0

C x2 + 5x - 3 = 0

D 3x2 - 19x + 3 = 0
Q If 𝞪 ≠ 𝞫 and 𝞪 2 = 5𝞪 - 3, 𝞫 2 = 5𝞫 - 3, then the equation whose
roots are and is

A 3x2 - 25x + 3 = 0

B x2 - 5x + 3 = 0

C x2 + 5x - 3 = 0

D 3x2 - 19x + 3 = 0
Q If 𝞪 ≠ 𝞫 and 𝞪 2 = 5𝞪 - 3, 𝞫 2 = 5𝞫 - 3, then the equation whose
roots are and is

Solution:
 JEE Advanced 2016, P1

Q Suppose 𝞪 1 and 𝞫 1 are the roots of the

equation x2 - 2x sec 𝞱 + 1 = 0 and 𝞪 2 & 𝞫 2 are the roots of the

equation x2 + 2x tan 𝞱 - 1 = 0. If 𝞪 1 > 𝞫 1 and 𝞪 2 > 𝞫 2 , then 𝞪 1 + 𝞫 2
equals

A 2(sec 𝞱 - tan 𝞱)

B 2 sec 𝞱

C -2 tan 𝞱

D 0
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Q Suppose 𝞪 1 and 𝞫 1 are the roots of the

equation x2 - 2x sec 𝞱 + 1 = 0 and 𝞪 2 & 𝞫 2 are the roots of the

equation x2 + 2x tan 𝞱 - 1 = 0. If 𝞪 1 > 𝞫 1 and 𝞪 2 > 𝞫 2 , then 𝞪 1 + 𝞫 2
equals

A 2(sec 𝞱 - tan 𝞱)

B 2 sec 𝞱

C -2 tan 𝞱

D 0
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Q Suppose 𝞪 1 and 𝞫 1 are the roots of the

equation x2 - 2x sec 𝞱 + 1 = 0 and 𝞪 2 & 𝞫 2 are the roots of the

equation x2 + 2x tan 𝞱 - 1 = 0. If 𝞪 1 > 𝞫 1 and 𝞪 2 > 𝞫 2 , then 𝞪 1 + 𝞫 2
equals

Solution:
 IIT JEE 2011

Q Let 𝞪 and 𝞫 be the roots of x2 - 6x - 2 = 0, with 𝞪 > 𝞫.

If an = 𝞪 n - 𝞫 n for n ≥ 1, then the value of is

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4
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Q Let 𝞪 and 𝞫 be the roots of x2 - 6x - 2 = 0, with 𝞪 > 𝞫.

If an = 𝞪 n - 𝞫 n for n ≥ 1, then the value of is

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4
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Q Let 𝞪 and 𝞫 be the roots of x2 - 6x - 2 = 0, with 𝞪 > 𝞫.

If an = 𝞪 n - 𝞫 n for n ≥ 1, then the value of is

Solution:
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Q Let 𝞪, 𝞫(𝞪 > 𝞫) be the roots of the quadratic

equation x2 - x - 4 = 0. If Pn = 𝞪 n - 𝞫 n, n ∈ N, then

is equal to
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Q Let 𝞪, 𝞫(𝞪 > 𝞫) be the roots of the quadratic

equation x2 - x - 4 = 0. If Pn = 𝞪 n - 𝞫 n, n ∈ N, then

is equal to

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Q Let 𝞪, 𝞫(𝞪 > 𝞫) be the roots of the quadratic

equation x2 - x - 4 = 0. If Pn = 𝞪 n - 𝞫 n, n ∈ N, then

is equal to

Solution:
 JEE Main 11th April, 2023

Q If a and b be the roots of x2 - 7x - 1 = 0, then the

value of is equal to
 JEE Main 11th April, 2023

Q If a and b be the roots of x2 - 7x - 1 = 0, then the

value of is equal to

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Q If a and b be the roots of x2 - 7x - 1 = 0, then the

value of is equal to

Solution:
Q If 𝞪, 𝞫 and 𝜸 are the roots of 2x3 - 5x + 1 = 0 then find
sum of roots:

A 0

B 5/2

C -2

D 1
Q If 𝞪, 𝞫 and 𝜸 are the roots of 2x3 - 5x + 1 = 0 then find
sum of roots:

A 0

B 5/2

C -2

D 1
Q If 𝞪, 𝞫 and 𝜸 are the roots of 2x3 - 5x + 1 = 0 then find
sum of roots:

Solution:
Given, α, β and γ are the roots of 2x3 - 5x + 1 = 0
Thus, ⍺ + β + 𝛾 = 0
Q If a - b, a, a + b are the roots of x3 - 3x2 + x + 1 = 0,
then find a and b.
Q If a - b, a, a + b are the roots of x3 - 3x2 + x + 1 = 0,
then find a and b.

Solution:
a - b, a, a + b are the roots of x3 - 3x2 + x + 1 = 0

∴a-b+a+a+b =3
⇒ 3a = 3
⇒a=1

And (a - b). a . (a + b) = -1
⇒ a(a2 - b2) = -1
⇒ 1 - b2 = -1
⇒ b2 = 2
⇒ b = ± √2
Q Let 𝞪 & 𝞫 are the roots of x3 + 2px2 - qx + 3r = 0 such
that 𝞪𝞫 = -1 , prove that 6p - 3q + r + 9 = 0.
Q Let 𝞪 & 𝞫 are the roots of x3 + 2px2 - qx + 3r = 0 such
that 𝞪𝞫 = -1 , prove that 6p - 3q + r + 9 = 0.

Solution:
Q Let 𝞪 & 𝞫 are the roots of x3 + 2px2 - qx + 3r = 0 such
that 𝞪𝞫 = -1 , prove that 6p - 3q + r + 9 = 0.

Solution:
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Q Let 𝞪, 𝞫, 𝜸 be the three roots of the equation x3 + bx + c = 0.

If 𝞫𝜸 = 1 = -𝞪, then b3 + 2c3 - 3𝞪 3 - 6𝞫 3 - 8𝜸 3

A 21

B 19

C 169/8

D 155/8
Q Let 𝞪, 𝞫, 𝜸 be the three roots of the equation x3 + bx + c = 0.
If 𝞫𝜸 = 1 = -𝞪, then b3 + 2c3 - 3𝞪 3 - 6𝞫 3 - 8𝜸 3

A 21

B 19

C 169/8

D 155/8
Q Let 𝞪, 𝞫, 𝜸 be the three roots of the equation x3 + bx + c = 0.
If 𝞫𝜸 = 1 = -𝞪, then b3 + 2c3 - 3𝞪 3 - 6𝞫 3 - 8𝜸 3

Solution:
Q Let 𝞪, 𝞫, 𝜸 be the three roots of the equation x3 + bx + c = 0.
If 𝞫𝜸 = 1 = -𝞪, then b3 + 2c3 - 3𝞪 3 - 6𝞫 3 - 8𝜸 3

Solution:
Nature of roots
Q Find K such that becomes a
complete square.
Q Find K such that becomes a
complete square.

Solution:
Q If -5 is a root of the equation 2x2 + px - 15 = 0 and the
equation p(x2 + x) + k = 0 has equal roots, then find the
value of k.
Q If -5 is a root of the equation 2x2 + px - 15 = 0 and the
equation p(x2 + x) + k = 0 has equal roots, then find the
value of k.

Solution:
It is given that -5 is a root of the equation 2x2 + px - 15 = 0
Therefore x = -5 satisfies it.
i.e. 2(-5)2 - 5p - 15 = 0
⇒ 50 - 5p - 15 = 0
⇒ 5p = 35
⇒p=7
Putting p = 7 in p(x2 + x) + k = 0, we get
7x2 + 7x + k = 0
This equation will have equal roots, if its discriminant is 0.
i.e. 49 - 4 (7). (k) = 0
Q If the roots of the equation (b - c)x2 + (c - a)x + (a - b) = 0 be
equal, then prove that a, b, c and A.P.
Q If the roots of the equation (b - c)x2 + (c - a)x + (a - b) = 0 be
equal, then prove that a, b, c and A.P.

Solution:
Q If p, q , r and s are real numbers such that pr = 2(q + s),
then show that at least one of the equations x2 + px + q = 0
and x2 + rx + s = 0 has real roots.
Q If p, q , r and s are real numbers such that pr = 2(q + s),
then show that at least one of the equations x2 + px + q = 0
and x2 + rx + s = 0 has real roots.

Solution:
We have, x2 + px + q = 0 . . . (i)
and, x2 + rx + s = 0 . . . (ii)
Let D1 and D2 be the discriminants of eqns (i) & (ii) respectively.
Then, D1 = p2 - 4q and D2 = r2 - 4s
⇒ D1 + D2 = p2 - 4q + r2 - 4s = (p2 + r2) - 4(q + s)

[∵ pr = 2(q + s)]

D1 + D2= p2 + r2 - 2pr = (p - r)2 ≥ 0 [∵ (p - r)2 ≥ 0 for all real p, r]

At least one of D1 and D2 is greater than equal to zero.

At least one of the two equations has real roots.
Q If the roots of the equation (a - 1)(x2 + x + 1)2 = (a + 1)(x4 + x2 + 1)
are real and distinct, then prove that a2 - 4 > 0.
Q If the roots of the equation (a - 1)(x2 + x + 1)2 = (a + 1)(x4 + x2 + 1)
are real and distinct, then prove that a2 - 4 > 0.

Solution:
 JEE Main 2019

Q The number of integral values of m for which the equation

(1 + m2)x2 - 2(1 + 3m)x + (1 + 8m) = 0 has no real root is:

Infinitely
A
many

B 3

C 2

D 1
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Q The number of integral values of m for which the equation

(1 + m2)x2 - 2(1 + 3m)x + (1 + 8m) = 0 has no real root is:

Infinitely
A
many

B 3

C 2

D 1
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Q The number of integral values of m for which the equation

(1 + m2)x2 - 2(1 + 3m)x + (1 + 8m) = 0 has no real root is:

Solution:
 JEE Advanced 2014, P2

Q The quadratic equation p(x) = 0 with real coefficients has

purely imaginary roots. Then the equation p(p(x)) = 0 has

A Only purely imaginary roots

B All real roots

Two real and two purely

C
imaginary roots
Neither real nor purely
D
imaginary roots
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Q The quadratic equation p(x) = 0 with real coefficients has

purely imaginary roots. Then the equation p(p(x)) = 0 has

A Only purely imaginary roots

B All real roots

Two real and two purely

C
imaginary roots
Neither real nor purely
D
imaginary roots
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Q The quadratic equation p(x) = 0 with real coefficients has

purely imaginary roots. Then the equation p(p(x)) = 0 has

Solution:
 JEE Main 2019

Q The number of all possible positive integral values of 𝞪 for

which the roots of the quadratic equation, 6x2 − 11x + 𝞪 = 0
are rational numbers is

A 4

B 5

C 2

D 3
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Q The number of all possible positive integral values of 𝞪 for

which the roots of the quadratic equation, 6x2 − 11x + 𝞪 = 0
are rational numbers is

A 4

B 5

C 2

D 3
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Q The number of all possible positive integral values of 𝞪 for

which the roots of the quadratic equation, 6x2 − 11x + 𝞪 = 0
are rational numbers is

Solution:
Transformation of equation
Q If 𝞪 and 𝞫 are the roots of the equation x2 - 3x + 4 = 0,

then the equation whose roots are is

A 7x2 - 1 = 0

B 7x2 + 1 = 0

C 7x2 + 2 = 0

D 7x2 - 2 = 0
Q If 𝞪 and 𝞫 are the roots of the equation x2 - 3x + 4 = 0,

then the equation whose roots are is

A 7x2 - 1 = 0

B 7x2 + 1 = 0

C 7x2 + 2 = 0

D 7x2 - 2 = 0
Q If 𝞪 and 𝞫 are the roots of the equation x2 - 3x + 4 = 0,

then the equation whose roots are is

Solution:
Common Roots
Q Determine the values of m for which the equations 3x2 + 4mx + 2 = 0
and 2x2 + 3x - 2 = 0 may have a common root.

Method-I
When we know both roots of one equation make
them satisfy second equation one by one.
Q Determine the values of m for which the equations 3x2 + 4mx + 2 = 0
and 2x2 + 3x - 2 = 0 may have a common root.

Solution:
Q If the equations ax2 + 2cx + b = 0 and ax2 + 2bx + c = 0 (b ≠ c)
have a common root, then prove that a + 4b + 4c = 0.

Method-II
Solve two equations to get common root
Q If the equations ax2 + 2cx + b = 0 and ax2 + 2bx + c = 0 (b ≠ c)
have a common root, then prove that a + 4b + 4c = 0.

Solution:
Q If a non-zero root of the equation x2 + 2x + 3𝞴 = 0 and 2x2 + 3x + 5𝞴 = 0
common, then the value of 𝞴 will be ____.
Q If a non-zero root of the equation x2 + 2x + 3𝞴 = 0 and 2x2 + 3x + 5𝞴 = 0
common, then the value of 𝞴 will be ____.

Solution:
Q If ax2 + bx + c = 0 and bx2 + cx + a = 0 have a common root
then find relation between a, b and c.

Method-III
Applying proper condition
a1x2 + b1x + c1 = 0 ; a2x2 + b2x + c2 = 0
Condition is: (c1a2 - c2a1)2 = (b1c2 - b2c1) (a1b2 - a2b1)
Q If ax2 + bx + c = 0 and bx2 + cx + a = 0 have a common root
then find relation between a, b and c.

Solution:
 JEE Main 30th Jan, 2023

Q If the value of real number a > 0 for which x2 - 5ax + 1 = 0

and x2 - ax - 5 = 0 have a common real root is , then
𝞫 is equal to _____.
 JEE Main 30th Jan, 2023

Q If the value of real number a > 0 for which x2 - 5ax + 1 = 0

and x2 - ax - 5 = 0 have a common real root is , then
𝞫 is equal to _____.

Ans: 13
 JEE Main 30th Jan, 2023

Q If the value of real number a > 0 for which x2 - 5ax + 1 = 0

and x2 - ax - 5 = 0 have a common real root is , then
𝞫 is equal to _____.

Solution:
 JEE Main 2013

Q If the equations x2 + 2x + 3 = 0 and ax2 + bx + c = 0, a, b, c ∈ R,

have a common root, then a : b : c is

A 1:2:3

B 3:2:1

C 1:3:2

D 3:1:2
 JEE Main 2013

Q If the equations x2 + 2x + 3 = 0 and ax2 + bx + c = 0, a, b, c ∈ R,

have a common root, then a : b : c is

A 1:2:3

B 3:2:1

C 1:3:2

D 3:1:2
 JEE Main 2013

Q If the equations x2 + 2x + 3 = 0 and ax2 + bx + c = 0, a, b, c ∈ R,

have a common root, then a : b : c is

Solution:
Q The equations ax2 + bx + a = 0 and x3 − 2x2 + 2x − 1 = 0 have two
roots common. Then find the value of a + b.
Q The equations ax2 + bx + a = 0 and x3 − 2x2 + 2x − 1 = 0 have two
roots common. Then find the value of a + b.

Solution:
Q If x2 + mx + 1 = 0 and (a - b)x2 + (b - c)x + (c - a) = 0 have both
roots common, then prove that
(i) m = -2 (ii) 2a - b - c = 0.
Q If x2 + mx + 1 = 0 and (a - b)x2 + (b - c)x + (c - a) = 0 have both
roots common, then prove that
(i) m = -2 (ii) 2a - b - c = 0.

Solution:
Analysis of Graphs of Quadratic
 JEE Main 25th Feb, 2021

Q The integer ‘k’, for which the inequality x2 − 2(3k − 1)x + 8k2 − 7 > 0
is valid for every x in R is:

A 3

B 2

C 4

D 0
 JEE Main 25th Feb, 2021

Q The integer ‘k’, for which the inequality x2 − 2(3k − 1)x + 8k2 − 7 > 0
is valid for every x in R is:

A 3

B 2

C 4

D 0
 JEE Main 25th Feb, 2021

Q The integer ‘k’, for which the inequality x2 − 2(3k − 1)x + 8k2 − 7 > 0
is valid for every x in R is:

Solution:
Q If for all x ∈ R, then the value of 𝞴

belongs to

A (-1, 7)

B (-6, 2)

C (-1, 2)

D (-6, 7)
Q If for all x ∈ R, then the value of 𝞴

belongs to

A (-1, 7)

B (-6, 2)

C (-1, 2)

D (-6, 7)
Q If for all x ∈ R, then the value of 𝞴

belongs to

Solution:

⇒ -3x2 - 3x - 3 < x2 - 𝜆x - 2 < 2x2 + 2x + 2

(since x2 + x + 1 > 0, ∀ x ∈ R)
⇒ 4x2 + x(3 - 𝜆) + 1 > 0, x2 + x(2 + 𝜆) + 4 > 0
(i) 4x2 - x(𝜆 - 3) + 1 > 0
D<0
⇒ (𝜆 - 3)2 - 4 × 4 × 1 < 0
⇒ (𝜆 - 3 + 4)(𝜆 - 3 - 4) < 0
⇒ (𝜆 + 1) (𝜆 - 7) < 0 ⇒ 𝜆 ∈ (-1, 7)
Q If for all x ∈ R, then the value of 𝞴

belongs to

Solution:
(ii) x2 + x(𝜆 + 2) + 4 > 0
D<0
⇒ (𝜆 + 2)2 - 4 × 4 < 0
(𝜆 + 2 - 4) (𝜆 + 2 + 4) < 0
(𝜆 - 2) (𝜆 + 6) < 0
⇒ 𝜆 ∈ (-6, 2)

Taking the intersection of the solutions of (i) and (ii),

we get,
𝜆 ∈ (-1, 2)
Location of Roots
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(a) has x = 2 lying inside the roots
(b) has one root less than 2 & other greater than 2.
(c) has roots of opposite signs.
(d) has roots such that 5 lies outside the roots.
(e) has both roots greater than 5.
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(a) has x = 2 lying inside the roots
(b) has one root less than 2 & other greater than 2.
(c) has roots of opposite signs.
(d) has roots such that 5 lies outside the roots.
(e) has both roots greater than 5.
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(a) has x = 2 lying inside the roots
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(a) has x = 2 lying inside the roots

Solution:
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(b) has one root less than 2 & other greater than 2.
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(b) has one root less than 2 & other greater than 2.

Solution:
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(c) has roots of opposite signs.
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(c) has roots of opposite signs.

Solution:
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(d) has roots such that 5 lies outside the roots.
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(d) has roots such that 5 lies outside the roots.

Solution:
Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(e) has both roots greater than 5.
 Q Find the value of ‘ t ’ such that x2 + 2(t - 1)x + t + 5 = 0
(e) has both roots greater than 5.

Solution:

Taking common of all solutions, we get No solution

Q If both the roots of the equation x2 - 2kx + k2 - 4 = 0 lie between
-3 and 5, then which one of the following is correct?

A -2 < k < 2

B -5 < k < 3

C -3 < k < 5

D -1 < k < 3
Q If both the roots of the equation x2 - 2kx + k2 - 4 = 0 lie between
-3 and 5, then which one of the following is correct?

A -2 < k < 2

B -5 < k < 3

C -3 < k < 5

D -1 < k < 3
Q If both the roots of the equation x2 - 2kx + k2 - 4 = 0 lie between
-3 and 5, then which one of the following is correct?

Solution:
x2 - 2kx + k2 - 4 = 0
⇒ (x - k)2 - 22 = 0
⇒ (x - k - 2)(x - k + 2) = 0
⇒ x = k + 2, k - 2
⇒ k + 2 < 5 & k - 2 > -3
⇒ k < 3 & k > -1
⇒ -1 < k < 3
Q Sum of the squares of all integral values of a for which the
inequality x2 + ax + a2 + 6a < 0 is satisfied for all x ∈ (1, 2)
must be equal to

A 90

B 89

C 88

D 91
Q Sum of the squares of all integral values of a for which the
inequality x2 + ax + a2 + 6a < 0 is satisfied for all x ∈ (1, 2)
must be equal to

A 90

B 89

C 88

D 91
Q Sum of the squares of all integral values of a for which the
inequality x2 + ax + a2 + 6a < 0 is satisfied for all x ∈ (1, 2)
must be equal to

Solution:
 JEE Main 2019

Q If both the roots of the quadratic equation x2 - mx + 4 = 0

are real and distinct and they lie in the interval [1, 5] then
m lies in the interval

A (-5, -4)

B (3, 4)

C (4, 5)

D (5, 6)
 JEE Main 2019

Q If both the roots of the quadratic equation x2 - mx + 4 = 0

are real and distinct and they lie in the interval [1, 5] then
m lies in the interval

A (-5, -4)

B (3, 4)

C (4, 5)

D (5, 6)
 JEE Main 2019

Q If both the roots of the quadratic equation x2 - mx + 4 = 0

are real and distinct and they lie in the interval [1, 5] then
m lies in the interval

Solution:
 JEE Main 2019

Q If both the roots of the quadratic equation x2 - mx + 4 = 0

are real and distinct and they lie in the interval [1, 5] then
m lies in the interval

Solution:
Q Find the values of m for which exactly one root of the equation
x2 - 2mx + m2 - 1 = 0 lies in the interval [-2, 4].
Q Find the values of m for which exactly one root of the equation
x2 - 2mx + m2 - 1 = 0 lies in the interval [-2, 4].

Solution:
Q Find all possible values of a for which exactly one root of
x2 - (a + 1) x + 2a = 0 lies in interval (0, 3).
 Q Find all possible values of a for which exactly one root of
x2 - (a + 1) x + 2a = 0 lies in interval (0, 3).

Solution:
 JEE Main 3rd Sept, 2020

Q The set of all real values of 𝞴 for which the quadratic

equations, (𝞴 2 + 1)x2 - 4𝞴x + 2 = 0 always have exactly one
root in the interval (0, 1) is:

A (-3, -1)

B (2, 4]

C (0, 2)

D (1, 3]
 JEE Main 3rd Sept, 2020

Q The set of all real values of 𝞴 for which the quadratic

equations, (𝞴 2 + 1)x2 - 4𝞴x + 2 = 0 always have exactly one
root in the interval (0, 1) is:

A (-3, -1)

B (2, 4]

C (0, 2)

D (1, 3]
 JEE Main 3rd Sept, 2020

Q The set of all real values of 𝞴 for which the quadratic

equations, (𝞴 2 + 1)x2 - 4𝞴x + 2 = 0 always have exactly one
root in the interval (0, 1) is:

Solution:
f(0) f(1) < 0
 JEE Main 3rd Sept, 2020

Q The set of all real values of 𝞴 for which the quadratic

equations, (𝞴 2 + 1)x2 - 4𝞴x + 2 = 0 always have exactly one
root in the interval (0, 1) is:

Solution: