Q.Find the value of p for which the quadratic equation (p+1) x^ 2-6(p+1) x+3(p+q) =0, p not equal to -1 has equal roots. Henc e find the roots of the equation.

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Q.Find the value of p for which the quadratic equation (p+1) x^
2-6(p+1) x+3(p+q) =0, p not equal to -1 has equal roots. Henc
e find the roots of the equation.
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