Let $p$ and $q$ be two positive numbers such that $p + q = 2$ and $p^{4} + q^{4} = 272$. Then $p$ and $q$ are roots of the equation:

  • A
    $x^{2} - 2x + 2 = 0$
  • B
    $x^{2} - 2x + 8 = 0$
  • C
    $x^{2} - 2x + 136 = 0$
  • D
    $x^{2} - 2x + 16 = 0$

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