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For what values of a and b, the equation `x^(2)+(2a-3)x=3b+4` should have both the roots zero?

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the values of \( a \) and \( b \) such that the quadratic equation \[ x^2 + (2a - 3)x = 3b + 4 \] has both roots equal to zero. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Rearrange the Equation**: We start with the given equation: \[ x^2 + (2a - 3)x - (3b + 4) = 0 \] 2. **Identify Conditions for Roots**: For both roots of the quadratic equation to be zero, the coefficients of \( x \) and the constant term must both be zero. This gives us two equations: - The coefficient of \( x \) (which is \( 2a - 3 \)) must be zero: \[ 2a - 3 = 0 \] - The constant term (which is \( -(3b + 4) \)) must also be zero: \[ -(3b + 4) = 0 \] 3. **Solve for \( a \)**: From the first equation: \[ 2a - 3 = 0 \implies 2a = 3 \implies a = \frac{3}{2} \] 4. **Solve for \( b \)**: From the second equation: \[ -(3b + 4) = 0 \implies 3b + 4 = 0 \implies 3b = -4 \implies b = -\frac{4}{3} \] 5. **Final Values**: Therefore, the values of \( a \) and \( b \) are: \[ a = \frac{3}{2}, \quad b = -\frac{4}{3} \] ### Conclusion: The values of \( a \) and \( b \) such that the equation \( x^2 + (2a - 3)x = 3b + 4 \) has both roots equal to zero are: \[ \boxed{a = \frac{3}{2}, \quad b = -\frac{4}{3}} \]
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