1) find the value of 'k' for which the equation x^2+2(k+1) x+k^2=0 has equal roots
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Let any given quadratic equation be
ax² + bx + c = 0 ..... (1)
For equal roots, we have
discriminant = 0
i.e., b² - 4ac = 0
The given equation is
x² + 2 (k + 1)x + k² = 0
Comparing with equation (1), we get
a = 1, b = 2 (k + 1), c = k²
For equal roots,
b² - 4ac = 0
or, {2 (k + 1)}² - 4 * 1 * k² = 0
or, 4 (k² + 2k + 1) - 4k² = 0
or, 4k² + 4 (2k + 1) - 4k² = 0
or, 4 (2k + 1) = 0
or, 2k + 1 = 0
or, 2k = - 1
or, k = - 1/2
Therefore, the value of k is (- 1/2)
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The value of k is -1/2
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