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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Can someone check this please?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The function f is defined by \[f(x)=9x^2+12x+c\], where c is constant

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Given that f(x)=0 has equal roots, find the value of c and hence solve f(x)=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so I did

OpenStudy (anonymous):

f(x) has real roots, therefore b^2-4ac = 0 So: \[12^2-(4)(9)(c)=0\] which eventually leads to me getting \[36c=144 \] \[c=4\]

OpenStudy (asnaseer):

your logic is perfectly sound so far :)

OpenStudy (asnaseer):

I would reword your first line as: f(x) has equal roots, therefore b^2-4ac = 0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solving that gives me \[(3x+2)(3x+2)=0\] so \[x=-2/3\]

OpenStudy (asnaseer):

yup - all correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks again! Mind checking one more?

OpenStudy (asnaseer):

<<--- Sure, but you should post each question separately in the list to the left

OpenStudy (asnaseer):

this is encouraged so that others have more of a chance of learning from specific question/answer posts rather than one long set of questions and answers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Good point! Will post it across then :)

OpenStudy (asnaseer):

thx :)

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