GCSE Mathematics · key term

Repeated root

Definition

A single solution obtained twice when a quadratic contains two identical linear factors, such as $(x-4)^2=0$ .

Used by Edexcel

Specification A18 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

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GCSE Mathematics · key term

A single solution obtained twice when a quadratic contains two identical linear factors, such as $(x-4)^2=0$ .

Used by Edexcel

Specification A18 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3

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