SOLUTION: find the value of m for which the equation has equal roots (m+1)x2+2(m+3)+(m+8)=0

SOLUTION: find the value of m for which the equation has equal roots (m+1)x2+2(m+3)+(m+8)=0

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Question 155328: find the value of m for which the equation has equal roots (m+1)x2+2(m+3)+(m+8)=0
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Note: i think you forgot to put an x after (m+3)
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Answer:m=3
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