tricia2113 tricia2113
  • 03-04-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

How do I solve this quadratic equation and find the possible values of k?

How do I solve this quadratic equation and find the possible values of k class=

Respuesta :

DeanR
DeanR DeanR
  • 03-04-2020

Two equal roots means a discriminant of zero.

(k + 2)x² + 4k = (4k + 2) x

(k + 2)x²- 2 (2k + 1) x + 4k = 0

When we have an even linear term it's easier to generate 1/4 of the usual discrimant,

0 = d/4 = (b/2)^2 - ac = (2k + 1)² - 4k(k+2) = 4k² + 4k + 1 - 4k² - 8k = -4k + 1

4k=1

k=1/4

Answer: k=1/4

Check:

(k + 2)x² + 4k = (4k + 2) x

(9/4)x² - 3x + 1 = 0

9x² - 12x + 4 = 0

(3x - 2)² = 0

A perfect square, two equal roots, good

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

how is the expression of sex linked genes both  similar to and different from the expression of autosomal genes?
How did the depression affect women and children?
How did Alexander the Great rise to power and how did he spread Greek culture to other lands?
A number cube is rolled 24 times and lands on 2 four times and on 6 three time. Find the experimental probability of not landing on a 6
What's a good slogan for a dietitian (have dietitian in it) ?
Luke made a model that has 1 circular base and 1 curved surface.what solid figure did he make
How did the Declaration of Independence change the nature of the American Revolution?
Luke made a model that has 1 circular base and 1 curved surface.what solid figure did he make
What is a communicable disease ?
Newtons third law of motion is also known as the law of ?