The roots of the equation 4x-squared + kx = 9, differ by 5. Calculate the value(s) of k
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2013-04-08T11:19:59-0400
4x^2+kx-9=0. Let's divide both parts of the equation by 4. x^2+(k/4)x-9/4=0 Let A be one of the roots, then the other is A+5. Using Vieta's formulas, we have: (1) A+A+5=-k/4; (2) A*(A+5)=-9/4. Now we solve the (2) equation. A1=-1/2,A2=-9/2. So there are to value of k. If A=-1/2, then k=-16. (form (1) equation) If A=9/2, then k=16.
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