Tagged: Quadratic equation
please help me by solving the problem step by step
Condition for equal root : $b^2-4ac=0$
Therefore : $[p^2(1+q)^2-4(1-q+\frac{p^2}{2})(q(q-1)+\frac{p^2}{2})=0$
Simplifying : $p^{4}+p^{2}(1+q)^{2}+4 q(1-q)^{2}=0$
take $p^2=z$ and solve for $z$