Q73 / 155 · WBJEE 2022 · Mathematics

If $a, b$ are odd integers, then the roots of the equation $2 a x^2+(2 a+b) x+b=0, a \neq 0$ are

Correct answer
A
rational
B
irrational
C
non-real
D
equal

Solution

Discriminant is a perfect square $\Rightarrow$ Rational roots

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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