BITSAT2023MathematicsQuadratic EquationActual
If one root of the equation x^2+p x+12=0 is 4, while the equation x^2+p x+q=0 . has equal roots, then the value of ' q ' is
Options
- A4
- B12
- C3
- D49 4
Correct answer
D. 49 4
Step-by-step solution
4 is a root of x^2+p x+12=0 16+4 p+12=0 p=-7 Now, the equation x^2+p x+q=0 has equal roots. p^2-4 q=0 q= p^2 4 = 49 4