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algebra intermediate

Problem

Let n be the number of real values of for which the roots of are equal. Then n equals:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
If the roots of the quadratic are equal, then . Plugging in into the equation gives . This leads to , so there are two values of that work, giving answer .
Final answer
C