Find the value of k such that the polynomial x^2-(k+6)x+2(2k-1) has sum of its zeros equal to half of their product.
Solution:
Let the roots beα,βFor a quadratic equationax2+bx+c=0Sum of rootsα+β=k+6⋯(1)Product of rootsαβ=4k⋯(2)According to question,α+β=αβ2From(1),(2)⟹k+6=2k⟹k=7