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Published on: August 12, 2026
Let 
be polynomial with integer coefficients. If the roots of 
are integer and are in Arithmetic Progression, then 
cannot take the value
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B
Given 
Let roots of 
are 
since roots are in AP.
Now, sum of roots
It is given that, roots are integers.
is an integer when 
is multiple of 3.
Option , and are multiple of 3.
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