Question

The values of a for which 2x² – 2(2a + 1)x + a(a + 1) = 0 may have one root less than a and other root greater than a are given by

a. 1 > a > 0

b. –1 < a < 0

c. a ≥ 0

d. a > 0 & a < –1

Answer 1

Correct option is d. a > 0 & a < –1