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Published on: August 13, 2026
Number of roots common to the equations 
and 
is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Let 
is the common root of the equation 
and 
So, 
will satisfy both the equations
Now, 
and 
......(ii)
On subtracting Eq. (ii) from Eq. (i),
we get 
.
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