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If both the roots of the quadratic equation x^2-mx+4=0 are real and distinct and they lie in the interval (1, 5), then m lies in the interval: Note:…

JEE Main 2019 — Mathematics Algebra

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If both the roots of the quadratic equation x2−mx+4=0{x}^{2}-mx+4=0x2−mx+4=0 are real and distinct and they lie in the interval (1,5),(1, 5),(1,5), then mmm lies in the interval:

Note: In the actual JEE paper interval was [1,5][1, 5][1,5]

Official previous-year question

Held on 9 Jan 2019 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    (−5,−4)(-5,-4)(−5,−4)

  2. B

    (3,4)(3, 4)(3,4)

  3. C

    (5,6)(5, 6)(5,6)

  4. D

    (4,5)(4, 5)(4,5)

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