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Question
If x=−`1/2`, is a solution of the quadratic equation 3x2+2kx−3=0, find the value of k
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Solution
It is given that x=−`1/2` is the solution of the quadratic equation 3x2+2kx−3=0
`:.3(-1/2)^2+2k(-1/2)-3=0`
`=>3/4-k-3=0`
`=>k=3/4-3=-9/4`
Hence, the value of k is `-9/4`
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