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Published on: August 13, 2026
The equation of smallest degree with real coefficients having 
as one of the roots is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Since complex roots always exist in conjugate pair, so other root will be 
.
Now, 
sum of roots 
and 
product of roots 
So, required equation will be
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