The minimum value of the sum of the squares of the roots of is:
- (A)4
- (B)5
- (C)6✓ Correct
- (D)8
Answer: (C)
Solution
For a quadratic equation with roots and , we have .
From the given equation :
Let .
Completing the square: .
The minimum value occurs at , giving .
From the given equation :
- Sum of roots:
- Product of roots:
Let .
Completing the square: .
The minimum value occurs at , giving .
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