Question
Let S be the set of all non-zero real numbers such that the quadratic equation alpha x^2-x+alpha =0 has two distinct real roots x_1 and x_2 satisfying the inequality |x_1-x_2|lt 1. Which of the following intervals is(are) a subset(s) of S) ( ) A . (-frac 1 2,-frac 1(sqrt 5)) B . (-frac 1(sqrt 5),0) C . (0,frac 1(sqrt 5)) D . (frac 1(sqrt 5),frac 1 2)
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Carys
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Answer
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Take the square root on both sides.
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From ( 1 ) and ( 2 )
The options A and D are correct.