If the roots of the equation x^2 + 4x + k = 0 are equal, what is the value of k?

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If the roots of the equation x^2 + 4x + k = 0 are equal, what is the value of k?
  1. 4
  2. 8
  3. 16
  4. 0

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Q: If the roots of the equation x^2 + 4x + k = 0 are equal, what is the value of k?
Solution: For the roots to be equal, the discriminant must be zero. Thus, 4^2 - 4*1*k = 0 leads to k = 4.
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