If p,q are odd integers, then the roots of the equation 2px2+(2p+q)x+q=0 are
A
rational
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B
irrational
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C
non-real
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D
equal
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Solution
The correct option is A rational 2px2+(2p+q)x+q=0⇒x=−(2p+q)±√(2p+q)2−8pq4p⇒x=−(2p+q)±√(2p−q)24p=−(2p+q)±(2p−q)4p∴x=−1,−q2p From here, we can say that the roots are not equal but rational.