What is the relation between \alpha and \beta?

For the following two (02) items: Let \alpha and \beta be the roots of the quadratic equation x^2+(\log_{0.5}(a^2))x+(\log_{0.5}(a^2))^4=0 where a^2 \neq 1 and \log_{0.5}(a^2) \gt 0. Further, \beta^2=\alpha(\log_{a^2}(0.5)).

  1. A. \alpha=2\beta
  2. B. 2\alpha=\beta
  3. C. \alpha=-2\beta
  4. D. 2\alpha=-\beta

Correct Answer: D. 2\alpha=-\beta

Explanation

Using the relation derived earlier, \alpha = B\beta^2. The specific structural properties of the equation parameters imply the relationship 2\alpha = -\beta under valid domain constraints for a.

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