Find the value of k for which the equation x² + kx + 16 = 0 has equal roots. (2022)

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Find the value of k for which the equation x² + kx + 16 = 0 has equal roots. (2022)
  1. -8
  2. -4
  3. 4
  4. 8

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Q: Find the value of k for which the equation x² + kx + 16 = 0 has equal roots. (2022)
Solution: For equal roots, the discriminant must be zero: k² - 4*1*16 = 0, thus k² = 64, k = ±8. The value of k can be -8.
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