Find all values of p , so that 6 lies between roots of the equation x2 + 2(p-3)x + 9 = 0

Dear Student,

x2 + 2(p-3)x + 9 = 0
Let m & n be two roots of the equation

Comparing given equation with ax​2 + bx + c =0

We get, a = 1 , b = 2(p-3) , c = 9

Now,
a) D > 0
b2 - 4ac > 0
[2(p-3)]- 4(1)(9) > 0
4(p- 6p + 9) - 36 > 0
4p2 - 24p + 36 - 36 > 0
p2 - 6p > 0
p (p - 6) > 0
 (- , 0)  (6 , )                ....................... (1) 

b) a f(6) < 0

1 . [6+ 2(p-3)6 + 9] < 0
36 + 12p - 36 + 9 < 0
4p + 3 < 0
p < - 34
( -  , - 34)                  .................................. (2)
c) Let m and n be the two roots of the equation
 sum of roots =  -2(p-3)

As per given condition: m < 6                        ...... (1)
                                      n > 6  -n < -6       ......... (2) 
Subtracting (2) from (1) we get,

m + n < 12
-2(p-3) < 12
p-3 > 6

p > 9
(9 , )                ........................... (3)

hence values of p satisfying (1) , (2) and (3) is p ( -  , - 34)​  (9 , )   ​

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