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Determine value(s) of p for which the given quadratic equation real roots:2x 2+ 3x + p = 0.


a = 2,

b = 3 and

c = p
Given, Δ > 0
⇒ b 2 - 4 ac > 0
(3) 2 - 4(2)(p) > 0
9 - 8p > 0
9 > 8p
. . . .

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