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For what value of k are the roots of the quadratic equation kx (x+ 3) - 4=0 equal?

 Aug 1, 2020
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kx^2 + 3kx -4 = 0     for equal roots, the disciminant of the Quadratic Formula must = 0

 

b^2 - 4ac

9k^2 - 4(k)(-4) = 0

9k^2 +16k = 0

k = -16 /9     or    0 (throw out)  

 Aug 1, 2020

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