SOLUTION: For what value(s) of K will the equation 3xsquared=k-2x have real roots

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Question 1112294: For what value(s) of K will the equation 3xsquared=k-2x have real roots
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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For what value(s) of K will the equation 3xsquared=k-2x have real roots.
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3x^2 = k - 2x
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Rearrange::
3x^2 + 2x - k = 0
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Real roots if b^2-4ac > 0
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Solve:: 2^2 - 4*3*(-k) > 0
12k < 4
k < 1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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