For what value of k, , is a perfect square.
For the above expression to be a perfect square, D = b2 – 4ac = 0
⇒ (2k + 4)2 – 4 × (4 – k)(8k + 1) = 0
⇒ 4k2 + 16k + 16 + 32k2 – 124k – 16 = 0
⇒ 36k2 – 108k = 0
⇒ 36k(k – 3) = 0
⇒ k = 0, 3