JEE Main 2012 — Quadratic Equation Question with Solution
JEE Main 2012 (12 May Online)
Question
If and are distinct real numbers such that , then
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D are in G.P.
Step-by-step explanation
The given relation can be written as or
...(1)
Since and are all real, the inequality (1) is possible only when each of factor is zero. i.e., and or or are in G.P.
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