Question

The equation $x^3+(2r+1)x^2+(4r-1)x+2=0$ has -2 as one of the roots. If the other two roots are real, then the minimum possible non-negative integer value of $r$ is

• A. 2
• B. -2
• C. 3
• D. 0

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

2

Answer 2

The correct option is (A): 2.