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Upper $6{ }^{\text {th }}$
LOCKDOWN PURE MATHS TEST 31
Thursday 27 August 2020
ANSWERS
30 MARKS
NB: If a numerical answer cannot be given exactly, and the accuracy required is not specified in the question, then in the case of an angle it should be given to the nearest degree, and in other cases it should be given correct to $\mathbf{2}$ significant figures.
1. Find the possible solutions of the quadratic equation $x^{2}+(3-m) x+5=m^{2}$, where $m$ is a constant, given that the equation has repeated roots.
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\[
\begin{array}{l}
x^{2}+(3-m) x+5=m^{2}
\Rightarrow x^{2}+(3-m) x+\left(5-m^{2}\right)=0
\end{array}
\]
Given that the equation has repeated roots:
\[
\begin{array}{l}
\Rightarrow b^{2}-4 a c=0
\Rightarrow(3-m)^{2}-4(1)\left(5-m^{2}\right)=0
\Rightarrow 9-6 m+m^{2}-20+4 m^{2}=0
\Rightarrow 5 m^{2}-6 m-11=0
\Rightarrow 5 m^{2}+5 m-11 m-11=0
\Rightarrow 5 m(m+1)-11(m+1)=0
\Rightarrow(5 m-11)(m+1)=0
\Rightarrow 5 m-11=0 \text { or } m+1=0
\Rightarrow m=\frac{11}{5} \text { or } m=-1
\end{array}
\]
But $x^{2}+(3-m) x+\left(5-m^{2}\right)=0$
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