If the equation \(x^2+2(m-2)x+(m^2-3m+4)=0\) has no real roots, what is the correct condition on \(m\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(m>0\)
Here, \(a=1\), \(b=2(m-2)\), and \(c=m^2-3m+4\). Thus, the discriminant is \(D=b^2-4ac=4(m-2)^2-4(m^2-3m+4)=-4m\). For the equation to have no real roots, \(D<0\), so \(-4m<0\), which gives \(m>0\). Note that when \(m=0\), \(D=0\), giving two equal real roots. Exam tip: For a quadratic equation with no real roots, directly apply the condition \(D<0\).
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(m>0\)
Why is this the correct answer?
Here, \(a=1\), \(b=2(m-2)\), and \(c=m^2-3m+4\). Thus, the discriminant is \(D=b^2-4ac=4(m-2)^2-4(m^2-3m+4)=-4m\). For the equation to have no real roots, \(D<0\), so \(-4m<0\), which gives \(m>0\). Note that when \(m=0\), \(D=0\), giving two equal real roots. Exam tip: For a quadratic equation with no real roots, directly apply the condition \(D<0\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Nature of Roots.
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