Q.

The number of integral values of k, for which one root of the equation 2x2-8x+k=0 lies in the interval (1, 2) and its other root lies in the interval (2, 3), is      [2023]

1 2  
2 0  
3 1  
4 3  

Ans.

(3)

2x2-8x+k=0 represents an upward parabola.

f(1)·f(2)<0  and  f(2)·f(3)<0

(2(1)2-8(1)+k)·(2(2)2-8(2)+k)<0

and  (2(2)2-8(2)+k)(2(3)2-8(3)+k)<0

(k-6)(k-8)<0  and  (k-8)(k-6)<0

k(6,8)  and  k(6,8)

Integral value of k=7