Prove that the quadratic equation $(q-5)x^2 +5x -q=0$ has real roots for any value of $q$.
So I have already tried using the discriminant but just wanted to see if my answer is right or not. Appreciate every feedback.
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Prove that the quadratic equation $(q-5)x^2 +5x -q=0$ has real roots for any value of $q$.
So I have already tried using the discriminant but just wanted to see if my answer is right or not. Appreciate every feedback.
Best Answer
$$Discriminant = {\sqrt {b^2-4ac}}$$ $$ = {\sqrt {5^2-4(-q)(q-5)}}$$ $$ = {\sqrt {25+4(q)(q-5)}}$$ $$ = {\sqrt {4q^2-20q+25}}$$ $$ = {\sqrt {(2q-5)^2}}$$
As ${(2q-5)^2}$ ${\ge}\,0$, real roots always exist.