Question

Find the value of k for which the quadratic equation 9xsquare-3kx+k=0 has equal roots

Answer 1

for equal roots the formula is
b^2-4ac=0
so
(-3)^2-4*9*k=0
9-36k=0
9=36k
k=1/4

Answer 2

Question:

Find the value of k for which the quadratic equation 9x² - 3kx + k = 0 has equal roots.

Answer:

k = 0 , 4

Note:

• An equation of degree 2 is know as quadratic equation .

• Roots of an equation is defined as the possible values of the unknown (variable) for which the equation is satisfied.

• The maximum number of roots of an equation will be equal to its degree.

• A quadratic equation has atmost two roots.

• The general form of a quadratic equation is given as , ax² + bx + c = 0 .

• A quadratic equation has atmost two roots .

• The discriminant of the quadratic equation is given as , D = b² - 4ac .

• If D = 0 , then the quadratic equation would have real and equal roots .

• If D > 0 , then the quadratic equation would have real and distinct roots .

• If D < 0 , then the quadratic equation would have imaginary roots .

Solution:

The given quadratic equation is ;

9x² - 3kx + k = 0

Clearly , we have ;

a = 9

b = -3k

c = k

We know that ,

The quadratic equation will have real and equal roots if its discriminant is equal to zero .

=> D = 0

=> (-3k)² - 4•9•k = 0

=> 9k² - 4•9•k = 0

=> 9k(k-4) = 0

=> k = 0 , 4

Hence,

The required values of k are 0 and 4 .