SOLUTION: Given that the equation px^2 + 3px + p + q = 0,where p is not = 0, has two equal real roots,find q in terms of p

Question 1184307: Given that the equation px^2 + 3px + p + q = 0,where p is not = 0, has two equal real roots,find q in terms of p
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Given that the equation ,where , has two equal real roots, find in terms of .

the equation has two equal real roots if discriminant is equal to zero

in your case , , and

...factor

solutions:
-> exclude because gien that
=>=>=>

.......substitute
.....both sides multiply by

check if discriminant is equal to zero:

=>true

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