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Correct answer: A
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Given quadratic equation
We need the values of natural number such that the equation has integral roots.
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Condition for integral roots
For the quadratic if roots are integers, then the discriminant must be a perfect square.
Discriminant:
So,
For roots to be integers, must be an integer. Hence must be a perfect square.
Let where is a positive integer.
Then
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Apply the range of
Since we get
Adding throughout:
Now list perfect squares in this interval:
Thus possible values of are these 6 numbers.
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Corresponding values of
Total number of distinct values of is
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Check roots are indeed integers
Roots are
Since is an integer, both roots are integers. So all above values are valid.
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Conclusion
The required number of values of is
Therefore, the correct option is A.
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