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Published on: August 13, 2026
If 
≥ 1 and 
is an odd integer then number of possible values of α is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
⇒ α 2 – 4 α + 1 ≤ 0 ⇒ α + 
≤ 4
Now α + 
= 1 . But α + 
≥ 2
so reject
and α + 
= 3 ⇒ α 2 – 3 α + 1 = 0 ⇒ α = 
⇒ α = 
two real values
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