If the quadratic equation 5x2+(5k+4)x+92k=0 has real distinct roots, then which of the following is always true?
A
35<k<95
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B
k<35 or k>95
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C
k<25 or k>85
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D
25<k<85
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Solution
The correct option is Ck<25 or k>85
The given quadratic equation 5x2+(5x+4)x+92k=0 has real and distinct roots. ∴D>0 ⇒b2−4ac>0 ⇒(5k+4)2−4×5×92k>0 ⇒25k2+16+40k−90k>0 ⇒25k2−50k+16>0 ⇒25k2−40k−10k+16>0 ⇒5k(5k−8)−2(5k−8)>0 ⇒(5k−8)(5k−2)>0 ⇒k>85 or k<25
Hence, the correct answer is option (3).