For what value(s) of the parameter does the equation have one solution only?
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1 mark, −0.25MathematicsQuantitative aptitude and data reasoningEquations and inequalitiesModerateabout 1 min
JNU SSS 2011 Question 82: Quantitative aptitude and data reasoning
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For what value(s) of the parameter m does the equation -2x² + mx = 2 have one solution only? (A) 0 (B) -2, 2 (C) -1, 1 (D) -4, 4
Also written as: For what value(s) of the parameter m does the equation -2x^2 + mx = 2 have one solution only?
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Solving quadratic and other equations and inequalities.
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