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Question
Find the value of discriminant of the following equation.
5m2 - m = 0
Solution
5m2 - m = 0
For the quadratic equation, \[a x^2 + bx + c = 0\]
D = b2 - 4ac
Here,
a = 5, b = - 1, c = 0
\[\text{D} = \left( - 1 \right)^2 - 4 \times 5 \times 0 = 1\]
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