Concept explainers
To find: The value of
Answer to Problem 123AYU
The value of k must be equal to
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
A quadratic equation
Calculation:
Write the general form of quadratic equation.
Compare given equation to it and write values of
For a quadratic equation to have one repeated solution its discriminant must be equal to
Write the formula to calculate discriminant and equate it to
Substitute the values of
Therefore, the value of k must be equal to
Chapter A Solutions
Precalculus
Additional Math Textbook Solutions
Thomas' Calculus: Early Transcendentals (14th Edition)
University Calculus: Early Transcendentals (3rd Edition)
University Calculus: Early Transcendentals (4th Edition)
Precalculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities (7th Edition)
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