The roots of (x^2+px+49=0) are equal and negative. What is the value of (p)?

This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Introduction to Quadratic Equations.

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Correct answer: (14)

For equal roots, (p^2-196=0) gives (p=\pm14). For equal negative roots, (-\frac{p}{2}<0), so (p=14).

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(14)

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For equal roots, (p^2-196=0) gives (p=\pm14). For equal negative roots, (-\frac{p}{2}<0), so (p=14).

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This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Introduction to Quadratic Equations.

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