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Find the non-zero value of $c$ for which there is exactly one positive value of $b$ for which there is one solution to the equation $x^2 + \left(b + \frac 1b\right)x + c = 0$

 Jul 11, 2020
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Completing the square, the quadratic has a unique root when it is x^2 + 4x + 4 = 0.  So c = 4.

 Jul 11, 2020

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