What is the value of k if the quadratic equation x^2 + kx + 9 = 0 has one real root?

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What is the value of k if the quadratic equation x^2 + kx + 9 = 0 has one real root?
  1. -6
  2. -3
  3. 0
  4. 3

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Q: What is the value of k if the quadratic equation x^2 + kx + 9 = 0 has one real root?
Solution: For one real root, the discriminant must be zero: k^2 - 4*1*9 = 0 => k^2 = 36 => k = ±6.
Steps: 8

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