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WBJEE · Maths · Quadratic Equation

If \(a, b, c\) are distinct odd natural numbers, then the number of rational roots of the equation \(a x^2+b x+c=0\)

  1. A must be 0
  2. B must be 1
  3. C must be 2
  4. D cannot be determined from the given data
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(A) must be 0

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Hint: \(D=b^2-4 a c \geq 0\) for rational roots \(D\) is perfect square