Answer :
We have quadratic equation,
3x2 - k√3x + 4 = 0
Comparing this equation with standard quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0
We have a = 3, b = -k√3 and c = 4
We have quadratic formula,
(b2 – 4ac) is called discriminant (or D).
Now, since the roots of this quadratic equation are same,
D = 0
⇒ b2 – 4ac = 0 …(i)
Substituting values a = 3, b = -k√3 and c = 4 in equation (i), we get
(-k√3)2 – 4(3)(4) = 0
⇒ 3k2 – 48 = 0
⇒ 3k2 = 48
⇒ k2 = 16
⇒ k = √16
⇒ k = 4
Thus, k has two values, i.e., 4 and -4.
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