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The value of λ such that sum of the squares of the roots of the quadratic equation, x^2+(3-λ ) x+2=λ has the least value is:

JEE Main 2019 — Mathematics Algebra

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The value of λ\lambdaλ such that sum of the squares of the roots of the quadratic equation, x2+(3−λ)x+2=λ{x}^{2}+(3-\lambda ) x+2=\lambdax2+(3−λ)x+2=λ has the least value is:

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Held on 10 Jan 2019 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

    222

  2. B

    49\frac{4}{9}94​

  3. C

    158\frac{15}{8}815​

  4. D

    111

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