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WBJEE · Maths · Quadratic Equation

If \(p, q\) are odd integers, then the roots of the equation \(2 p x^{2}+(2 p+q) x+q=0\) are

  1. A rational
  2. B irrational
  3. C non-real
  4. D equal
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(A) rational

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Given equation. \[ \begin{array}{l} 2 p x^{2}+(2 p+q) x+q=0 \\ \therefore D=(2 p+q)^{2}-4(2 p)(q) \\ \quad=4 p^{2}+q^{2}+4 p q-8 p q \\ \quad=4 p^{2}+q^{2}-4 p q \\ \quad=(2 p-q)^{2} \end{array} \] \(=\) a perfect square Given equation has rational roots