Which of the following quadratic equations will have two equal and negative roots?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: x² + 16x + 64 = 0
For option A, \(x^2+16x+64=(x+8)^2\). Thus, \((x+8)^2=0\) gives both roots as \(x=-8\), so they are equal and negative. In option B, \((x-8)^2=0\), giving equal but positive roots. Exam tip: For equal roots, first check that the discriminant is zero, then determine the sign of the root.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
x² + 16x + 64 = 0
Why is this the correct answer?
For option A, \(x^2+16x+64=(x+8)^2\). Thus, \((x+8)^2=0\) gives both roots as \(x=-8\), so they are equal and negative. In option B, \((x-8)^2=0\), giving equal but positive roots. Exam tip: For equal roots, first check that the discriminant is zero, then determine the sign of the root.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Introduction to Quadratic Equations.
Student feedback
Was this question useful?
👍 0 Helpful 👎 0 Not helpful
Yes 0% No 0%
0 responsesStudent Reviews
No published reviews yet.
