Let the set of all values of , for which both the roots of the equation are negative real numbers, be the interval . Then is equal to [2025]
(1)
Given,
... (i)
So, sum of roots : p + 2 < 0
p < –2 ... (ii)
and product of roots : 2p + 9 > 0
... (iii)
Using (i), (ii) and (iii), we get
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