Mathematics
Value of m for which quadratic equation 2x2 - mx + m = 0 has equal roots, is :
4
8
-4
-8
Answer
Comparing equation 2x2 - mx + m = 0 with ax2 + bx + c = 0, we get :
a = 2, b = -m and c = m.
Given,
Equation, 2x2 - mx + m = 0 has equal roots.
∴ b2 - 4ac = 0
⇒ (-m)2 - 4 × 2 × m = 0
⇒ m2 - 8m = 0
⇒ m(m - 8) = 0
⇒ m = 0 or m - 8 = 0
⇒ m = 0 or m = 8.
m cannot be zero as then equation 2x2 - mx + m = 0, will not be quadratic.
∴ m = 8.
Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.