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find the value of k that makes the sum of the roots of 3x^2-(3k+2)x+18=0 equal to 6.
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document.write( "Sum of roots = 
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document.write( " ------ Substituting sum of roots value, b and a
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document.write( "3k + 2 = 18 ------- Cross-multiplying 
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document.write( "3k = 16
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