If h,k and d are real and distinct numbers, then the roots of the equation (x+h)(x+k)=4d2 are
A
real and distinct.
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B
imaginary.
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C
real and equal.
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D
none of these
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Solution
The correct option is A real and distinct. (x+h)(x+k)=4d2⇒x2+(h+k)x+hk−4d2=0D=(h+k)2−4(hk−4d2)=h2+k2+2hk−4hk+16d2=(h−k)2+16d2>0⇒D>0 ∴ roots are real and distinct