Let a ∈ R and let f : R → R be given by f ( x ) = x 5 – 5 x + a . Then

Mathematics · JEE Advanced · NTA ExamsLimit, Continuity and Differentiability

Let a R and let f : RR be given by f (x) = x5 – 5x + a.
Then
  1. f (x) has three real roots if a > 4
  2. f (x) has only one real root if a > 4
  3. f (x) has three real roots if a < –4
  4. f (x) has three real roots if – 4 < a < 4

Answer

(D) f ( x ) has three real roots if – 4 a

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