Does there exist a quadratic equation

Question:

Does there exist a quadratic equation whose coefficient are all distinct irrationals but both the roots are rationals? why?

Solution:

Yes, consider the quadratic equation with all distinct irrationals coefficients i.e., √3x2 – 7 √3x + 12√3 = 0. The roots of this quadratic equation are 3

and 4, which are rationals.

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