SOLUTION: how do I solve this problem for value(s) of k? x^2-8x+k=0

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Question 319331: how do I solve this problem for value(s) of k?
x^2-8x+k=0
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do I solve this problem for value(s) of k?
x^2-8x+k=0
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Quadratic Formula:
x = [8 +- sqrt(8^2 - 4k)]/2
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x = [8 +- sqrt(4(16-k))]/2
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x = [4 +- sqrt(16-k)]
x = 4+sqrt(16-k) or x =4-sqrt(16-k)
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You could use those results to solve for "k".
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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