Let be an integer such that all the real roots of the polynomial lie in the interval . Then is equal to ____
Answer: 2
Solution
For ,
Since for every real , , so increases strictly and has exactly one real root. Evaluating at consecutive integers,
so that single real root lies in . Hence and .
Since for every real , , so increases strictly and has exactly one real root. Evaluating at consecutive integers,
so that single real root lies in . Hence and .
JEE Main · 2021 · 26 Feb 2021 · Shift 2 · Integer answer