If the point (α,α) falls between the lines |x+y|=4, then
A
|α|=4
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B
|α|=2
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C
|α|<2
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D
|α|<4
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Solution
The correct option is B|α|<2 Given |x+y|=4 The equations of the lines are x+y=4 and x+y=−4. Since,(α,α) lies between these lines ⇒(α+α−4)(α+α+4)<0 ⇒(2α−4)(2α+4)<0 ⇒(α−2)(α+2)<0 ⇒−2<α<2 ⇒|α|<2