Find the values of k for which the quadratic equation 9x² - kx + k = 0 has equal roots.
Solution:
We know that if D=0 then the equation has equal and real roots. D = b² - 4ac = 0 a = 9, b = -k, c = k Substitute the values we get, (-k)² - 4 × 9 × k = 0 => 9k² - 36k = 0 => 9k(k - 4) = 0 ∴ k = 0 or k = 4