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Mathematics · 2025 · 1 mark
CBSE 2025 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q3
The value of ' a ' for which a x^2+x+a=0 has equal and positive roots is:
The value of ' $\displaystyle a$ ' for which $\displaystyle a x^{2}+x+a=0$ has equal and positive roots is :
Official answer
(D)
$\displaystyle -\frac{1}{2}$
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