Find the value of p for which the equation 3x²-5x+p=0 has equal roots
Solution:
Given equation, 3x²-5x+p=0Here, a = 3, b = -5, c = pNow, b² - 4ac = 0(-5)²- - 4 x 3 x p=025 - 12p=0-12p=-25p= -25/12The value of p so that the equation 3x²-5x+p=0 has equal roots is -25/12