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if -4 is a root of equation x2 + px - 4 = 0 and the equation x2 +px +q =0 has equal roots ,then find the values of p and q.

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The given quadratic equation is :x2 + px - 4 = 0Since -4 is a root of the above equation, then it must satisfy it.Now, -42 + p-4 - 4 = 016-4p-4 = 0-4p = -12p = 3Now, consider the quadratic equation x2+px + q = 0Put p = 3, we getx2 + 3x + q = 0Now, a = 1; b = 3; c = qNow, D = b2-4ac = 9-4qFor equal roots, D = 0so 9-4q = 0 q = 94

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