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Value of m for which quadratic equation 2x2 - mx + m = 0 has equal roots, is :

  1. 4

  2. 8

  3. -4

  4. -8

Quadratic Equations

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Answer

Comparing equation 2x2 - mx + m = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :

a = 2, b = -m and c = m.

Given,

Equation, 2x2 - mx + m = 0 has equal roots.

∴ b2 - 4ac = 0

⇒ (-m)2 - 4 × 2 × m = 0

⇒ m2 - 8m = 0

⇒ m(m - 8) = 0

⇒ m = 0 or m - 8 = 0

⇒ m = 0 or m = 8.

m cannot be zero as then equation 2x2 - mx + m = 0, will not be quadratic.

∴ m = 8.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

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