CAT Quantitative Ability Questions | CAT Algebra questions

CAT/2003

Question . 125

Let p and q be the roots of the quadratic equation x² - (α - 2)x - α - 1 = 0. What is the minimum possible value of p² + q² ?

A : 0B : 3C : 4D : 5
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CAT Quantitative Ability

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