Question
Find the value of p if the quadratic equation x² + px + 36
= 0 has real and equal roots.Solution
ATQ,
Real and equal roots imply:
Discriminant = 0 ⇒ p² - 4×1×36 = 0
⇒ p² = 144
⇒ p = ±12
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