Q.

If the set of all a∈R, for which the equation 2x2+(a–5)x+15=3a has no real root, is the interval (α,β), and X={x∈Z : α<x<β}, then ∑x∈Xx2 is equal to :          [2025]

1 2129  
2 2119  
3 2109  
4 2139  

Ans.

(4)

Since, the given equation has no real root

∴  b2–4ac<0 ⇒ (a–5)2–4(2)(15–3a)<0

⇒ (a–5)2–8(15–3a)<0

⇒ a2–10a+25–120+24a<0

⇒ a2–14a–95<0 ⇒ a∈(–5,19)

∴  ∑x∈Xx2=(12+22+32+42)+02+(12+22+...+18)2

                       =4(5)(9)6+18(19)(37)6=128346=2139.