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If both the roots of the equation `x^(2)+(a-1) x+a=0` are positive, the the complete solution set of real values of a is

A

`(0, oo)`

B

`(0, 1)`

C

`(0, 3 - 2sqrt2)`

D

`(3-2sqrt2, 1)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the quadratic equation given by: \[ x^2 + (a-1)x + a = 0 \] We want to find the values of \( a \) such that both roots of this equation are positive. ### Step 1: Identify the coefficients In the quadratic equation \( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \), we have: - \( a = 1 \) - \( b = a - 1 \) - \( c = a \) ### Step 2: Use the properties of roots Let \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \) be the roots of the equation. According to Vieta's formulas: - The sum of the roots \( x_1 + x_2 = -\frac{b}{a} = -\frac{a-1}{1} = 1 - a \) - The product of the roots \( x_1 x_2 = \frac{c}{a} = \frac{a}{1} = a \) ### Step 3: Set conditions for positive roots For both roots \( x_1 \) and \( x_2 \) to be positive, we need to satisfy the following conditions: 1. The sum of the roots must be positive: \[ x_1 + x_2 > 0 \] This gives us: \[ 1 - a > 0 \] Simplifying this, we find: \[ a < 1 \] 2. The product of the roots must also be positive: \[ x_1 x_2 > 0 \] This gives us: \[ a > 0 \] ### Step 4: Combine the conditions From the two conditions derived: - \( a < 1 \) - \( a > 0 \) We can combine these inequalities to find the complete solution set for \( a \): \[ 0 < a < 1 \] ### Final Answer The complete solution set of real values of \( a \) is: \[ (0, 1) \]
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