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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 16, 2024
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First, let's combine all like terms and reaarange so we have the shape of a quadratic formula. 

We get

x2+15x+k

 

Having a double root means that the descriminant is greater than 0, so we have the equation

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

 

thus, The value of k is k=225/4

 

Thanks! :)

 Jul 16, 2024
edited by NotThatSmart  Jul 16, 2024

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