Which condition on \(k\) is necessary for the quadratic equation \(3x^2+2kx+k=0\) to have real roots?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(k\leq 0\) या \(k\geq 3\)
Here \(a=3\), \(b=2k\), and \(c=k\). Therefore, the discriminant is \(D=b^2-4ac=(2k)^2-4(3)(k)=4k(k-3)\). For real roots, \(D\geq 0\), so \(k(k-3)\geq 0\), which gives \(k\leq 0\) or \(k\geq 3\). In option B, the discriminant is negative, so the roots are not real. Exam tip: For questions about real roots, begin by applying \(D\geq 0\).
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
\(k\leq 0\) या \(k\geq 3\)
Why is this the correct answer?
Here \(a=3\), \(b=2k\), and \(c=k\). Therefore, the discriminant is \(D=b^2-4ac=(2k)^2-4(3)(k)=4k(k-3)\). For real roots, \(D\geq 0\), so \(k(k-3)\geq 0\), which gives \(k\leq 0\) or \(k\geq 3\). In option B, the discriminant is negative, so the roots are not real. Exam tip: For questions about real roots, begin by applying \(D\geq 0\).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Nature of Roots.
Student feedback
Was this question useful?
👍 0 Helpful 👎 0 Not helpful
Yes 0% No 0%
0 responsesStudent Reviews
No published reviews yet.
