Question

Given one of the roots of the quadratic equation px2- 4x + 3p -8 =0 is 1 . Calculate the value of p

Answer 1

Value of p is 3

Explanation:

One of the root is 1.

So, putting 1 in the place of x in the given equation,

px²-4x+3p-8=0

or, p-4+3p-8=0

or, 4p-12=0

or, 4p=12

or, p=3

Answered by GAUTHMATH