Question

Find the value of k if the following equations has equal roots of x. xsq-2(k+1)x+ksq=0

Answer 1

Answer:

-1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

for equal roots

D=0

b^2-4ac=0

(2(k+1))^2-4x1xk^2=0

4(k^2+2k+1)-4k^2=0

4k^2+8k+4-4k^2=0

8k+4=0

k=-1/2