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The quadratic equation 2x25x+1=0 has

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two distinct real roots
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two equal real roots
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no real roots
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more than 2 real roots
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Solution

The correct option is C no real roots
Given equation is 2x25x+1=0

On comparing with ax2+bx+c=0 we get

a=2,b=5 and c=1

D=b24ac

=(5)24×2×1=58

Discriminant =3<0

Since, discriminant is negative quadratic equation 2x25x+1=0 has no real roots . i.e, imaginary roots.

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