Try this beautiful problem Based on Quadratic equation, useful for ISI B.Stat Entrance.
Consider the quadratic equation of the form \(x^2 + bx + c = 0\). The number of such equations that have real roots and coefficients b and c from the set \(\{1, 2, 3, 4, 5\}\) (b and c may be equal) is
Quadratic equation
Algebra
Roots of the nature
Answer: (c) \(12 \)
TOMATO, Problem 198
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The given equation is \(x^2 + bx + c = 0\).
we know that in the equation \(ax^2+bx+c=0\) ,the condition for real root is \(b^2-4ac \geq 0\)
Can you now finish the problem ..........
Now, \(b^2 > 4c\)
b cannot be equal to 1.
If b = 2, c = 1
If b = 3, c = 1, 2
If b = 4, c = 1, 2, 3, 4
If b = 5, c = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Total number of equations = \(1 + 2 + 4 + 5 = 12\)
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