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Find the largest integer k such that the equation
5x^2 - kx + 8 - 20x^2 + 45 = 0
has no real solutions.

 Jun 27, 2024
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First, let's simplify this equation. Combining all like terms, we have

15x2kx+53=0

 

Now, in order for the value of x to not be real, then the descriminant must be negative. 

Thus, we have

(k)24(15)53<0

 

Now, we simplfy solve for k. We get that

k23180<0k2<31802795<279556.39<k<56.39

 

The largest integer k can be that fits in the range given for k is 56. 

 

So our answer is just 56. 

 

Thanks! :)

 Jun 27, 2024

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