Ques. 1JEE Main 2025, 22 January (Evening Shift)
Let and be the distinct roots of 2x2+( )x-1=0, (0,2 ). If m and M are the minimum and the maximum values of 4+ 4, then 16(M+m) equals :
- 27
- 17
- 25
- 24
Answer
(3) 25
Solution
+ =- 2, =- 12
4+ 4=( 2+ 2)2-2( )2= (1+ 2 4 )2- 12
2 [0,1] m= 12 (at 0), M= 1716 (at 1)
16(M+m)=17+8=25
Answer: (3)