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Find the constant k such that the quadratic 2x^2 + 3x + 8x - x^2 + 4x + k has a double root.

 Jul 10, 2024
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First, let's combine all like terms and simplify. We have

x2+15x+k as the simplified version. 

 

To have a double root means that the descriminant is 0. 

The descriminant is in the form of b24ac, so we have the equation

 

1524(1)(k)=02254k=0225=4kk=225/4

 

Thus, our answer is 225/4. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Jul 10, 2024

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