If one root of the equation is 4, while the equation has equal roots, then the value of '' is
- (A)✓ Correct
- (B)4
- (C)3
- (D)12
Answer: (A)
Solution
Since is a root of , substituting gives , so . For to have equal roots its discriminant must vanish, , and with this becomes , so .
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