Let X be a uniform random variable on the interval [-1, 3] such that: u2 + 4Xu + 1 = 0. 1. What is the probability that this equation has complex roots? 2. What is the probability that this equation has real roots distinct roots? 3. What is the probability that this equation has a double root?

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Let X be a uniform random variable on the interval [-1, 3] such that:
u2 + 4Xu + 1 = 0.
1. What is the probability that this equation has complex roots?
2. What is the probability that this equation has real roots
distinct roots?
3. What is the probability that this equation has a double root?

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