Which condition on \(k\) is necessary and sufficient for the equation \(x^2+2(k-1)x+k+2=0\) to have real roots?

Correct answer: \(k\leq\frac{3-\sqrt{13}}{2}\) या \(k\geq\frac{3+\sqrt{13}}{2}\)

For a quadratic equation to have real roots, its discriminant must satisfy \(D\geq0\). Here \(a=1\), \(b=2(k-1)\), and \(c=k+2\), so \(D=4(k-1)^2-4(k+2)=4(k^2-3k-1)\). Thus, \(k^2-3k-1\geq0\). The zeros of this quadratic are \(\frac{3-\sqrt{13}}{2}\) and \(\frac{3+\sqrt{13}}{2}\). Since its leading coefficient is positive, the inequality holds outside the interval between these zeros; hence option A is correct. Option C results from the calculation error of writing \(k^2-3k-4\) instead. Exam tip: Set the discriminant \(D\geq0\), then solve the resulting quadratic inequality using its zeros and sign pattern.