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Quadratics: For what math does math have one real root?

Factor and complete square.

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For what kk does x2+kx+16=0x^2+kx+16=0 have one real root?

Hint and answer

Concept to use

Parameter ranges.

Hint

Use factoring, Vieta's relations, or the discriminant.

Answer

8 or -8

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