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Which of the following equations has equal roots?
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- 3x2 – 6x + 2 = 0
- 3x2 – 6x + 3 = 0
- x2 – 8x + 8 = 0
- 4x2 – 8x + 2 = 0
Correct Option: B
The roots of quadratic equation ax2+ bx + c = 0 will be equal
if b2 – 4ac = 0
Option (1),
3x2 – 6x + 2 = 0
a = 3, b = –6, c = 2
∴ b2 – 4ac = (–6)2 – 4 × 3 × 2
= 36 – 24 = 12 ≠ 0
Option (2),
3x2 – 6x + 3 = 0
a = 3, b = –6, c = 3
∴ b2 – 4ac = (–6)2 – 4 × 3 × 3
= 36 – 36 = 0
Option (3),
x2 – 8x + 8 = 0
∴ b2 – 4ac = (–8)2 – 4 × 8
= 64 – 32 = 32 ≠ 0
Option (4),
4x2 – 8x + 2 = 0
∴ b2 – 4ac = (–8)2 – 4 × 4 × 2
= 64 – 32
= 32 ≠ 0