If eλ and e−λ are the roots of 3x2−(a+b)x+2a=0,a,b , λ∈R,λ≠0 then least integral value of b is
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a
4
b
5
c
9
d
10
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
f(x)=3x2−(a+b)x+2a=0 has roots eλ and e−λ Product of the roots =1⇒ 2a3=1⇒a=32 Now, sum of the roots =eλ+e−λ=a+b3>2⇒ b>6−a⇒ b>6−32⇒b>92 Therefore, least integral value of b is 5 .