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The values of a for which the number 6 lies in between the roots of the equation x2+2(a3)x+9=0, belong to

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(34,)
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(,34)
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C
(,0)(6,)
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(,0)(3,)
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Solution

The correct option is B (,34)

f(x)=x2+2(a3)x+9 is a parabola facing upwards as shown in the figure.
Let the roots be α and β with α<β
If 6 lies between α and β,
f(6)<0
(6)2+2(a3)(6)+9<0
12a+9<0
a<34

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