If the quadratic equation x^2 + 7x + k = 0 has roots that are both positive, what is the minimum value of k? (2021)

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If the quadratic equation x^2 + 7x + k = 0 has roots that are both positive, what is the minimum value of k? (2021)
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Q: If the quadratic equation x^2 + 7x + k = 0 has roots that are both positive, what is the minimum value of k? (2021)
Solution: For both roots to be positive, k must be greater than 12 (from Vieta's formulas). The minimum integer k is 13.
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