Analyzing the Setup
To unlock the solution, we must first determine the condition for real roots of the quadratic equation x2−(m+1)x+m+4=0. In JEE mathematics, the discriminant D=b2−4ac serves as the gatekeeper for the nature of roots.
For the roots to be real, we require the condition D≥0. Identifying the coefficients, we have a=1, b=−(m+1), and c=m+4.
Substituting these into the discriminant formula, we obtain:
Expanding this expression yields:
Simplifying the terms, we arrive at the quadratic expression:
The Wavy Curve
Visualizing the Inequality
We now solve the inequality m2−2m−15≥0. Factoring the quadratic, we get:
The critical points are m=−3 and m=5. Applying the Wavy Curve Method, we test the intervals to determine where the expression is non-negative.
The expression is positive for m≥5 and m≤−3. Therefore, Set A is defined as:
The use of square brackets is essential here, as the inequality includes the equality case where D=0.
The Dance of Sets: A and B
We are given Set B=[−3,5). This is a bounded interval starting at −3 (inclusive) and ending at 5 (exclusive). We now perform the requested set operations.
Intersection (A∩B):
Since A contains −3 and B contains −3, they share this single point. The interval B lies entirely between the two components of A, except for the shared boundary at −3. Thus, A∩B={−3}.
Difference (B−A):
We take B and remove any elements belonging to A. Since −3 is in A, we remove it from B. The remaining interval is (−3,5).
Union (A∪B):
Combining these sets fills the gap between the two rays of A. The result is the entire real number line, R.
The Final Trap: A−B
Finally, we evaluate A−B by taking A=(−∞,−3]∪[5,∞) and removing elements of B=[−3,5).
First, the point −3 is present in B, so we must remove it from A. This transforms the closed bracket at −3 into an open one, resulting in (−∞,−3).
Next, we examine the point 5. Since B=[−3,5) excludes 5, the value 5 is not removed from A. Therefore, 5 remains included in the final set.
The resulting set is:
A - B = (-\infty, -3) \cup