Question:
The coefficients a, b and c of the quadratic equation, $a x^{2}+b x+c=0$ are obtained by throwing a dice three times. The probability that this equation has equal roots is:
Correct Option: , 2
Solution:
$a x^{2}+b x+c=0$
For equal roots $D=0$
$\Rightarrow \mathrm{b}^{2}=4 \mathrm{ac}$
Case I : $a c=1$
$(\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c})=(1,2,1)$
Case II : ac $=4$
$(a, b, c)=(1,4,4)$
or $(4,4,1)$
or $(2,4,2)$
Case III : ac =9
$(a, b, c)=(3,6,3)$
Required probability $=\frac{5}{216}$