Concept explainers
To write: the value of the discriminant of given equation and to find the number of different real numbers roots in the equation.
Answer to Problem 15WE
The value of the discriminant is 0.
The number of different real roots is one.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Given equation,
Calculation:
Consider the given equation:
The discriminant the equation is given by:
Now, evaluate the discriminant as shown:
So, the value of the discriminant is 0.
Since D is zero.
Since the coefficient of
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