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The value of a for which the sum of the squares of the roots of the equation x2 - (a -2)x - a - 1 = 0 assume the least value is

(a) 2 

(b) 3

(c) 0

(d) 1

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Correct option (d) 1

Explanation:

Let α and β be the roots of equation x2 - (a -2)x - a - 1 = 0 

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