If are real numbers and equations and have at least one common root, then the minimum possible value of is ___
If are real numbers and equations and have at least one common root, then the minimum possible value of is ___
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✅ Correct Answer: 106
Solve : factoring as , roots are and .
The common root must be either or .
If is a root of : , giving .
If is a root: , giving .
For , complete the square in :
The minimum over real is (when ).
To make as small as possible, choose the larger value of :
For : .
For : .
Minimum possible value .
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