Find the value of n
If -3 is a root of the quadratic equation X²+mx-3=0 and x²+mx+n =0 has equal roots then the value of n is
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Let the equations be F(x) and F'(x)
For F , let say roots are -3 and a.
a-3 = -m, -3a = -3, a = 1
So roots of F are 1 and -3
And m = 3-a = 2
F' is x^2 +2x+n = 0
D = 0
Or 4–4n = 0
n = 1
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