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If the roots of the quadratic equation x2 + px + 16 = 0 are equal then the value of p is A) ± 7 B) ± 6 C) ± 8 D) ± 9

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Correct option is (C) ± 8

For equal roots, we have D = 0

\(\Rightarrow p^2-4\times1\times16=0\)

\(\Rightarrow p^2=64\)

\(\Rightarrow p=\pm8\)

Correct option is C) ± 8



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