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The roots of the quadratic equation x22(a+b)x+2(a2+b2)=0 (ab) are

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real and distinct
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rational
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real and equal
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imaginary
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Solution

The correct option is D imaginary
x22(a+b)x+2(a2+b2)=0
Δ=4(a+b)28(a2+b2)
=4a2+4b2+8ab8a28b2
=4a24b2+8ab
=4(ab)2<0
Hence, roots are imaginary.

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