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AP EAMCET · Maths · Quadratic Equation

The equation \(x^4-x^3-6 x^2+4 x+8=0\) has two equal roots. If \(\alpha, \beta\) are the other two roots of this equation then \(\alpha^2+\beta^2=\)

  1. A 4
  2. B 5
  3. C 6
  4. D 7
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(B) 5

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\(x^4-x^3-6 x^2+4 x+8=0\) By Hit and trial \(x=2\) is a root of the equation \(\Rightarrow(x-2)\left(x^3+x^2-4 x-4\right)=0\) Again \(x=2\) is a root of the equation…