document.write( "Question 601497: Determine the values of k so that the equation x^2+kx+36=0 will have one real root.please show me step by step. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #379801 by solver91311(24713)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "In order for a quadratic to have one real root (with a multiplicity of two, of course), it must be a perfect square trinomial. k is two times the square root of the constant term.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "John \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |