Question

If \( \alpha \) and \( \beta \) are the roots of the equation \( x^2 + \alpha x + \beta = 0 \), then

• A. \( \alpha = -1, \beta = -2 \)
• B. \( \alpha = 0, \beta = 1 \)
• C. \( \alpha = -2, \beta = 0 \)
• D. \( \alpha = -2, \beta = 1 \)
• E. \( \alpha = 1, \beta = -2 \)

Hint:

When coefficients themselves are roots, directly apply Vieta's formulas and solve the resulting system carefully.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D