If the equation 9x2 + 6kx + 4 = o has equal roots, then the roots are both equal to ?

If roots of given equation are equal then D = b2 – 4ac = 0

(6k)2 – 4(9)(4) = 0


36k2 – 144 = 0


36k2 = 144


K2 = 4


K = 2


Case 1 :- when k = 2


In equation 9x2 + 6 k x + 4 = 0


9x2 + 6(2) x + 4 = 0


9x2 + 12 x + 4 = 0


(3x)2 + 2 × 2 × 3x + (2)2 = 0


(3x + 2)2 = 0


3 x + 2 = 0


3x = – 2


X = –


Case 2 :- when k = – 2


In equation 9x2 + 6kx + 4 = 0


9x2 + 6(– 2) x + 4 = 0


9x2 – 12 x + 4 = 0


(3x) 2 – 2 X 2 X 3x + (2)2 = 0


(3x – 2)2 = 0


3x – 2 = 0


3x = 2


X =


So the roots of the given quadratic equation are

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