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AP EAMCET · Maths · Quadratic Equation

The number of real values of \(m\) so that the equation \(x^2+(2 m+1) x+m=0\) has equal roots is

  1. A \(1\)
  2. B \(0\)
  3. C \(2\)
  4. D \(3\)
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(B) \(0\)

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\(x^2+(2 m+1) x+m=0\) For equal roots, \(\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{D}=0 \\ & (2 m+1)^2-4 m=0 \\ & 4 m^2+1+4 m-4 m=0 \\ & 4 m^2+1=0 \\ & m^2=-1 / 4 \\ & m^2>0\end{aligned}\) No real values of \(m\) exist.