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The real number k for which the equation 2x3+3x+k=0, has two distinct real roots in [0, 1]
(A). Lies between 2 and 3
(B). Lies between 1 and 0
(C). Does not exist
(D). Lies between 1 and 2

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Hint: Start by taking the given equation as function of x or f(x) and differentiate with respect to x . Check whether f’(x) obtained is increasing or decreasing , if it is increasing then it will have at most 1 real root.

Complete step-by-step answer:
Given, 2x3+3x+k=0
Let f(x)=2x3+3x+k
Differentiating with respect to x , we get
Here we will use the formula d(xn)dx=nxn1
f(x)=6x2+3f(x)>0
As for any value of x, f’(x) can never be negative because of the square term involved.
f’(x) is a strictly increasing function and has at most 1 real root .
And we know , if a polynomial of odd degree, in this case it is 3, has exactly 1 real root.
So, f(x) = has exactly one real root.
We see that the results found do not satisfy the conditions.
Therefore, k does not exist.
So , option C is the correct answer.

Note: Students must know the principle of differentiation , nature of function , graph plotting etc in order to solve such similar problems. Questions can also be asked in such a manner which would demand the application of Lagrange’s mean value theorem(LMVT) , Intermediate value theorem(IVT) , Rolle’s theorem, and are recommended to be practised very well as they make the approach to the solution very easy meanwhile giving valuable information about the function too.


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