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For what values of k, can the quadratic polynomial, kx2 – 8x + k can be factored into real linear factors?1. 0 ≤ k ≤ 42. – 4 ≤ k ≤ 43. k = 44. k = – 4

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : – 4 ≤ k ≤ 4

Given:

kx2 – 8x + k 

Concept Used:

ax2 – bx + c = 0 has real liner factors when,

b2 – 4ac = 0

Calculation:

Comparing the given equation with ax2 + bx + c = 0,

We get a = k, b = 8, and c = k

⇒ (8)2 – 4(k)(k) = 0

⇒ 64 – 4k2 = 0

⇒ 4k2 = 64

⇒ k2 = 16

⇒ k = √16

⇒ k = +/– 4

∴ The value of k is – 4 ≤ k ≤ + 4. 



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