SOLUTION: Find the value of r that will make the roots of the equation {{{(25+r)x^2 -2 (1+r)x+2=0}}} equal.
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Question 1056040: Find the value of r that will make the roots of the equation equal.
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The discriminant of the equation must be equal to zero.
This condition will give you an equation for "r".
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comment from student: Ahhh I see. I managed to find the value for r. Thank you very much :)
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My response: I am glad to hear it.
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