If the equations x2+2λx+λ2+1=0, λ ϵ R and ax2+bx+c=0 where a, b, c are lengths of sides of triangle have a common root, then the possible range of values of λ is
(x+λ)2+1=0 has clearly imaginary roots
So, both roots of the equations are common
∴a1=b2λ=cλ2+1=k(say)Then a=k, b=2λk,c=(λ2+1)k
As a, b, c are sides of triangle
a + b > c ⇒ 2λ+1 > λ2+1⇒ λ2−2λ < 0
⇒λ ϵ(0,2)
The other conditions also imply same relation.