The equation x2+2px+(3p+4)=0x^2 + 2px + (3p + 4) = 0x2+2px+(3p+4)=0, where p p\,p is a positive constant, has equal roots.
Find the value of ppp.
For this value of ppp, solve the equation x2+2px+(3p+4)=0x^2 + 2px + (3p + 4) = 0x2+2px+(3p+4)=0.
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