The equation has two equal real roots. Find .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 16
- Step 1: Equal roots need the discriminant .
- Step 2: , so and .
Answer
16.
Why not the others: 8: that is , not . 32: an error doubling the discriminant condition. 4: that is and not its square.
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