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If the quadratic equation 5x2+(5k+4)x+92k=0 has real distinct roots, then which of the following is always true?

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35<k<95
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k<35 or k>95
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k<25 or k>85
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25<k<85
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Solution

The correct option is C k<25 or k>85

The given quadratic equation 5x2+(5x+4)x+92k=0 has real and distinct roots.
D>0
b24ac>0
(5k+4)24×5×92k>0
25k2+16+40k90k>0
25k250k+16>0
25k240k10k+16>0
5k(5k8)2(5k8)>0
(5k8)(5k2)>0
k>85 or k<25
Hence, the correct answer is option (3).

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