If p,q are the roots of equation x2+px+q=0, then the value of p must be equal to
0,1
1
2
1,−2
A
2
B
1,−2
C
0,1
D
1
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Given equation x2+px+q Also, given p,q are the roots of the equation. p+q=−p 2p=−q .....(1) And pq=q q(p−1)=0 ⇒q=0 or p=1 So, by (1), q=0⇒p=0 Hence, the values of p are 0,1.
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