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  1. The values of p for which the difference between the roots of the equation x2 + px + 8 = 0 is 2 , are
    1. ± 2
    2. ± 4
    3. ± 6
    4. ± 8
    5. ± 10
Correct Option: C

α + β = - p, α β = 8
Given, α - β = 2
On squaring both sides, we get
(α - β)2 = 4
⇒ (α + β)2 - 4αβ = 4
⇒ p2 - 32 = 4
⇒ p2 = 36 ⇒ p = ± 6



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