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How many distinct real roots does $x^{2} - 8 x + 16 = 0$ have?

Class 10Roots by FactorisationAlgebra — Quadratics

A0
B2
C3
D1

Step-by-Step Solution

x^{2} - 8 x + 16 = (x - 4)^{2} = 0

, a repeated root

x = 4

, so only 1 distinct real root.

Answer: D) 1

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