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If the roots of x² − px + q = 0 are equal, then:

Answer: p² = 4q.

  • A p² = 4q
  • B p² = 2q
  • C p = q
  • D q = 4p

Correct answer: A. p² = 4q

Explanation: Equal roots require the discriminant to be zero: p² − 4q = 0, so p² = 4q.

Argand Plane: z = a + ibReImz = a+iba (real part)b (imaginary part)θ = arg(z)|z| = length of the vector OZ = √(a²+b²); θ = angle OZ makes with the positive real axis

A complex number z = a+ib is plotted as a point (or vector from the origin) on the Argand plane, with the real part along the horizontal axis and the imaginary part along the vertical; its modulus |z| is the vector's length, and its argument θ is the angle from the positive real axis.

Concept context

Complex numbers in a+ib form, modulus, argument, polar form, cube roots of unity, and quadratic equations with complex roots

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