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Determine the set of values of k for the given quadratic equation has real roots:kx2 + 6x + 1 = 0 |
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Answer» Given, 2x2 + x + k = 0 It’s of the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0 Where, a = 2, b = 1, c = k For the given quadratic equation to have real roots D = b2 – 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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