For how many positive integer values of k does kx2+10x+k=0 have rational solutions?
x=−b±√b2−4ac2a=−10±√102−4k22k If rational solutions means x real so must 102−4k2>0
So k=1,2,3,4
Total 4 positive integer values of k
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If it is 5, then the disciminant is 0, but the problem says solutions, which implies that there is more than one. Am I just being dumb or do we actually have to consider this?
Yes right question because the exercise say solutions we will have 4 positive integer values of k
This question its like "we will take the 0" But 0 is not positive so no we will not take it!
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