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Question
Find the discriminant of the quadratic equation `3x^2 - 2x + 1/3` = 0 and hence find the nature of its roots.
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Solution
Given that,
`\implies 3x^2 - 2x + 1/3` = 0
Discriminant = `(-2)^2 - 4(3)(1/3)`
= 4 – 4
= 0
So, the given quadratic equation has real and equal roots.
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