Problem : Determine the value of k for which the quadratic equation has equal roots. (k-12)x2+2(k-12)x+2=0
Doubt by Ananya
Solution : (k-12)x2+2(k-12)x+2=0
a = k-12
b = 2(k-12)
c= 2
Roots are equal (Given)
∴ D = 0
D = b2-4ac
0 = [2(k-12)]2 - 4(k-12)(2)
0 = 4(k-12)2 - 8(k-12)
0 = 4(k-12) (k-12-2)
0 = 4(k-12) (k-14)
0 = (k-12) (k-14)
k-12 = 0 OR k-14 = 0
k = 12 OR K = 14
but k ≠ 12
∵ a ≠ 0
∴ a = 14
Doubt by Ananya
Solution : (k-12)x2+2(k-12)x+2=0
a = k-12
b = 2(k-12)
c= 2
Roots are equal (Given)
∴ D = 0
D = b2-4ac
0 = [2(k-12)]2 - 4(k-12)(2)
0 = 4(k-12)2 - 8(k-12)
0 = 4(k-12) (k-12-2)
0 = 4(k-12) (k-14)
0 = (k-12) (k-14)
k-12 = 0 OR k-14 = 0
k = 12 OR K = 14
but k ≠ 12
∵ a ≠ 0
∴ a = 14