If x 2 + 2 a x + 1 0 − 3 a > 0 for all real values of x , then find the range of a .
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discriminant of the quadratic equation is less than zero, then we get it
Another simple solution obtained from the given options(only for quick solving.
(Not much recommended).
If the value of a=0, then the given condition is satisfied.Only option two includes zero in the interval..................hehe
( x + a ) 2 + 1 0 − 3 a − a 2 >0
( x + a ) 2 > ( a − 2 ) ( a + 5 )
For all values LHS ( x + a ) 2 >=0
so ( a − 2 ) ( a + 5 ) <0
so -5<a<2
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x 2 + 2 a x + 1 0 − 3 a > 0
Since , this expression always remains positive, the parabola of this expression does not intersect X axis. Thus , the discriminant of this expression is l e s s than zero.
⇒ ( 2 a ) 2 − 4 ( 1 ) ( 1 0 − 3 a ) < 0
⇒ 4 a 2 − 4 ( 1 0 − 3 a ) < 0
⇒ 4 a 2 − 4 0 + 1 2 a ) < 0
⇒ 4 a 2 + 1 2 a − 4 0 ) < 0
⇒ ( 4 a − 8 ) ( a + 5 ) < 0
When a = 2 , − 5 , this expression becomes 0 .
Thus range of a is − 5 < a < 2