For the quadratic equation x² + 6x + k = 0 to have real roots, what is the minimum value of k? (2021)

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For the quadratic equation x² + 6x + k = 0 to have real roots, what is the minimum value of k? (2021)
  1. -9
  2. -6
  3. 0
  4. 6

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Q: For the quadratic equation x² + 6x + k = 0 to have real roots, what is the minimum value of k? (2021)
Solution: The discriminant must be non-negative: 6² - 4*1*k ≥ 0, thus k ≤ 9. The minimum value of k is -9.
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