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For what value of k , are the roots of the quadratic equations (k-4)x^2+(k-4)x+4=0 equal

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The given quadratic equation is,k-4x2 + k-4x + 4 = 0Now, a = k-4; b = k-4; c = 4Now, D = b2 - 4ac=k-42 - 4k-4×4=k-4k-4-16=k-4k-20Now, for equal roots, D = 0k-4k-20 = 0k - 20 = 0 or k - 4 = 0k = 20 or k = 4 rejectedSo, k = 20

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