ax2+bx+c=0
a,b,c∈1,2,3,4,5,6
n(s)=6×6×6=216
For equal root D=0
⇒b2=4ac
Case I: ac=1
(a,b,c)=(1,2,1)
Case II: ac=4
(a,b,c)=(1,4,4)
or (4,4,1)
or (2,4,2)
Case-III: ac=9
(a,b,c)=(3,6,3)
Required probability =2165
JEE Main 2021 — Mathematics Probability & Statistics
The coefficients a,b and c of the quadratic equation, ax2+bx+c=0 are obtained by throwing a dice three times. The probability that this equation has equal roots is:
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