Please explain this question no 17 - Maths - Quadratic Equations

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Please explain this question no 17

Gursheen Kaur · Accepted Answer

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But if the value of α=12, then the given equation becomes non-quadratic
Hence, the value of α=14 for the given equation  to have equal roots
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