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Determine the set of values of k for the given quadratic equation has real roots:kx2 + 6x + 1 = 0

Answer»

Given,

2x+ x + k = 0

It’s of the form of ax+ bx + c = 0

Where, a = 2, b = 1, c = k

For the given quadratic equation to have real roots D = b– 4ac ≥ 0

D = 12 – 4(2)(k) ≥ 0

⇒ 1 – 8k ≥ 0

⇒ k ≤ \(\frac{1}{8}\)

The value of k should not exceed \(\frac{1}{8}\) to have real roots.



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