If ax2+bx+10=0 does not have two distinct real roots, then the least value of 5a+b. is
lt is given that ax2+bx+10=0does not have two distinct real roots.
∴ b2−40a≤0⇒a≥b240
Let y=5a+b Then,
y=5×b240+b=b2+8b8=18b2+8by=18(b+4)2−2≥−2
Hence, the least value of 5a+b is -2.