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If the equations \(x^2+p x+2=0\) and \(x^2+x+2 p=0\) have a common root then the sum of the roots of the equation \(x^2+2 p x+8=0\) is

  1. A \(-3\)
  2. B \(3\)
  3. C \(6\)
  4. D \(-6\)
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(C) \(6\)

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\((x^2+p x+2)-(x^2+x+2 p)=0\) \((p-1)x + 2(1-p)=0\) \((p-1)(x-2)=0\) If \(p=1\), \(x^2+x+2=0\) (no real roots). For \(x^2+2px+8=0\), \(x^2+2x+8=0\), sum \(-2\). Common root \(x=2\). \(2^2+p(2)+2=0 \Rightarrow 4+2p+2=0 \Rightarrow 2p=-6 \Rightarrow p=-3\) For \(x^2+2px+8=0\):…