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The roots of x2 - 8x + 12 = 0, are


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real and equal

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x = 0

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no real roots

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real and unequal

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Solution

The correct option is D

real and unequal


x2 – 8x + 12 = 0
Here a = 1, b = -8 and c = 12
b2 – 4ac
= (-8)2 – 4112
= 64 – 48 = 16
Since, b2 – 4ac > 0, so it has real and distinct roots


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