Algebrahard · Past Paper

If roots of x^2 - px + q = 0 are consecutive integers, then p^2 - 4q is:

A1
B2
C0
D4

✓ Correct Answer: A1

Let roots be n, n+1. Difference is 1. (α-β)^2 = 1 => p^2 - 4q = 1.

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