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If the quadratic equation x^2 + kx + 16 = 0 has equal roots, what is the value o
If the quadratic equation x^2 + kx + 16 = 0 has equal roots, what is the value of k?
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If the quadratic equation x^2 + kx + 16 = 0 has equal roots, what is the value of k?
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For equal roots, the discriminant must be zero: k^2 - 4*1*16 = 0, thus k = -8.
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For equal roots, the discriminant must be zero: k^2 - 4*1*16 = 0, thus k = -8.
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