Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations question 773

Question: The roots of the equation $ x^{2}+2\sqrt{3}x+3=0 $ are [RPET 1986]

Options:

A) Real and unequal

B) Rational and equal

C) Irrational and equal

D) Irrational and unequal

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Let $ f(x)=x^{2}+2\sqrt{3}x+3=0 $ Then $ x=\frac{-2\sqrt{3}\pm \sqrt{12-12}}{2} $ or $ x=-\sqrt{3} $ . Thus roots are irrational and equal.