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If a,b,c are real numbers then the roots of (x-a)(x-b)+(x-b)(x-c)+(x-c)(x-a)=0 are always

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Check discriminant to decide nature of roots.

Updated On: Mar 20, 2026

real
imaginary
positive
negative

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The Correct Option is A

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