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The smallest positive integral value of a, for which all the roots of x^4-a x^2+9=0 are real and distinct, is equal to

JEE Main 2026 — Mathematics Algebra

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The smallest positive integral value of aaa, for which all the roots of x4−ax2+9=0x^{4}-a x^{2}+9=0x4−ax2+9=0 are real and distinct, is equal to

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Held on 24 Jan 2026 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    4

  2. B

    9

  3. C

    3

  4. D

    7

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