Q 21 :

a, b, c, d are real numbers. If D and D are discriminants of the quadratic equations x² + ax + b = 0 and x² + cx + d = 0 respectively, and ac = 2(b + d), then which of the following statements is true:

(i) At least one D or D is greater than or equal to zero.
(ii) Both D and D are greater than zero.
(iii) At least one of the two equations has real roots.
(iv) Both the equations have real roots.

 

Choose the correct option from the following:

  • (i) and (iii)  

     

  • (i) and (iv)  

     

  • (ii) and (iii) 

     

  • (ii) and (iv)

     

(1)

D = a²  4b and D = c²  4d

Now, D + D = a² + c²  4(b + d) = a² + c²  2ac [Since 2(b + d) = ac]

 D + D = (a  c)²  0

So, at least one of D and D is greater than or equal to zero. Thus, at least one of the given two equations has real roots.