JEE Main · 2026 · 04 Apr 2026 · Shift 2 · Quadratic Equations and Inequalities

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If the quadratic equation , , has two positive roots, then the number of possible integral values of is :
  1. (A)1
  2. (B)2✓ Correct
  3. (C)3
  4. (D)4

Answer: (B)

Solution

For to have two positive roots, the sum and product both require or . The discriminant condition becomes , i.e. , so . Intersecting, , that is . The integer values are and , so the number of possible integral values is .

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