The value of a so that the sum of the sq...

The value of a so that the sum of the squares of the roots of the equation `x ^(2) -(a -2) x -a + 1 =0` assumes the least values is : a)0 b)1 c)2 d)3

A

0

B

1

C

2

D

3

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B

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