SOLUTION: Find the value of "k" in this equation, if one solution is 1/2 x^2 - kx + 15 = 0

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Question 943231: Find the value of "k" in this equation, if one solution is 1/2
x^2 - kx + 15 = 0

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
General solution for a quadratic equation,



Taking a guess that the plus-square root will work,









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