What is the value of k if the quadratic equation x^2 + kx + 25 = 0 has one real root?

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What is the value of k if the quadratic equation x^2 + kx + 25 = 0 has one real root?
  1. -10
  2. -5
  3. 5
  4. 10

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Q: What is the value of k if the quadratic equation x^2 + kx + 25 = 0 has one real root?
Solution: For one real root, the discriminant must be zero: k^2 - 4*1*25 = 0, thus k^2 = 100, giving k = -10 or k = 10.
Steps: 9

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