The discriminant for the equation 16x^2 – 24x + 9 = 0 is given by b^2 - 4ac.
Where a = 16, b = -24, and c = 9.
Plugging in these values, the discriminant is:
(-24)^2 - 4(16)(9) = 576 - 576 = 0.
Since the discriminant is equal to zero, this means that the equation has two equal real roots.
Use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots for each equation.
b) 16x^2 – 24x + 9 = 0
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