If \(x^2-2px+(p^2+16)=0\), what will be the nature of its roots for any real value of \(p\)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: No real roots
Here, \(a=1\), \(b=-2p\), and \(c=p^2+16\). Therefore, the discriminant is \(D=b^2-4ac=(-2p)^2-4(1)(p^2+16)=4p^2-4p^2-64=-64\). Since \(D<0\) for every real value of \(p\), the equation has no real roots. Option B would require \(D=0\), which is not the case here. Exam tip: a negative discriminant means that a quadratic equation has no real roots.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
No real roots
Why is this the correct answer?
Here, \(a=1\), \(b=-2p\), and \(c=p^2+16\). Therefore, the discriminant is \(D=b^2-4ac=(-2p)^2-4(1)(p^2+16)=4p^2-4p^2-64=-64\). Since \(D<0\) for every real value of \(p\), the equation has no real roots. Option B would require \(D=0\), which is not the case here. Exam tip: a negative discriminant means that a quadratic equation has no real roots.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Nature of Roots.
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