JEE Main · 2019 · 09 Apr 2019 · Shift 2 · Quadratic Equations and Inequalities

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If is chosen in the quadratic equation such that the sum of its roots is greatest, then the absolute difference of the cubes of its roots is:
  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

The sum of the roots is , which is largest when is smallest, namely at . The equation is then , with and . The absolute difference of the cubes is . Here , and , so the absolute difference of the cubes is .

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