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Find that non-zero value of k, for which the quadratic equation kx2+12(k1)x+x2=0 has equal roots. Hence find the roots of the equation.

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Solution

We have
kx2+12(k1)x+x2=0
This equation can be rearranged as
(k+1)x22(k1)x+1=0
Here, a = k + 1, b = -2(k - 1) and c = 1
D=b24ac
[2(k1)2]4×(k+1)×1
=4[(k1)2(k+1)]
=4[k23k]
4[k(k3)]
The given equation will have equal roots, if D = 0.
4[k(k3)]=0
k=0 or k3=0
k=3
Putting k = 3 in the given equation, we get
4x24x+1=0
(2x1)2=0
2x1=0
x=12
Hence, the roots of the given equation are 12 and 12.

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