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Find the value of k for which the roots are real and equal in the following equation: 3x2 − 5x + 2k = 0

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Find the value of k for which the roots are real and equal in the following equation:

3x2 − 5x + 2k = 0

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Solution

The given quadric equation is 3x2 − 5x + 2k = 0, and roots are real and equal

Then find the value of k.

Here, a = 3, b = −5 and c = 2k

As we know that D = b2 − 4ac

Putting the value of a = 3, b = −5 and c = 2k

= (−5)2 − 4 × (3) × (2k)

= 25 − 24k

The given equation will have real and equal roots, if D = 0

Thus,

25 − 24k = 0

24k = 25

k = `25/24`

Therefore, the value of k = `25/24`. 

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Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations - Exercise 4.6 [Page 41]

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R.D. Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 4 Quadratic Equations
Exercise 4.6 | Q 2.03 | Page 41

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