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Which of the following quadratic equations has equal roots?

  1. A
    x
    2
    −14x−49=0
  2. B
    x
    2
    +7x+49=0
  3. C
    x
    2
    −7x−49=0
  4. D
    x
    2
    +14x+49=0

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

A quadratic equation ax
2
+bx+c=0 has equal roots if its discriminant (D) is equal to zero:

D=b
2
−4ac=0
Let's evaluate the options:

Option A: x
2
−14x−49=0

D=(−14)
2
−4(1)(−49)=196+196=392

=0
Option B: x
2
+7x+49=0

D=(7)
2
−4(1)(49)=49−196=−147

=0
Option C: x
2
−7x−49=0

D=(−7)
2
−4(1)(−49)=49+196=245

=0
Option D: x
2
+14x+49=0

D=(14)
2
−4(1)(49)=196−196=0
Since D=0 for Option D, this equation has equal roots. Alternatively, it can be written as a perfect square: (x+7)
2
=0.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

Which of the following quadratic equations has equal roots?
A
x
2
−14x−49=0
B
x
2
+7x+49=0
C
x
2
−7x−49=0
D
x
2
+14x+49=0

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