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Linear and Quadratic Equations · Question 57 of 66

Question 57

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What is the nature of the roots of 4x2−12x+9=04x^2 - 12x + 9 = 0?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

Explanation

  1. Discriminant =(−12)2−4×4×9=144−144=0= (-12)^2 - 4 \times 4 \times 9 = 144 - 144 = 0.

  2. A zero discriminant means two equal real roots. Here 4x2−12x+9=(2x−3)24x^2 - 12x + 9 = (2x - 3)^2, so both roots are 32\frac{3}{2}.

Worth noting

Recognising a perfect square saves the calculation: the first and last terms are squares and the middle term is twice their product.

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Discriminant zero: equal roots
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