SOLUTION: For what values of k does 3x^2 -kx + 2 = 0 have equal roots Can you please help me out , thanks so much in advance:)

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Question 800401: For what values of k does 3x^2 -kx + 2 = 0 have equal roots
Can you please help me out , thanks so much in advance:)
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x^2 -kx + 2 = 0 have equal roots

Therefore discriminant = b^2-4ac =0
b=-k, a=3,c=2
b^2-4ac= (-k)^2-4*3*2=0
k^2-24=0
k^2=24
k= +/- 2sqrt(6)