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AP EAMCET · Maths · Quadratic Equation

For how many values \(a \in \mathbf{C}\), the equations \(x^2-8 x+7=0\) and \(x^2-2 a x+49=0\) have a common root?

  1. A 1
  2. B 3
  3. C 2
  4. D 0
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(C) 2

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Let \(\alpha\) be the common root of given Equations \(\begin{aligned} \Rightarrow & \alpha^2-8 \alpha+7=0 \quad \ldots (i) \\ & \alpha^2-2 a \alpha+49=0 \quad \ldots (ii) \end{aligned}\) From Eq (i). - Eq. (ii)…