Algebra 2, how do you solve for k?

the equation is kx^2+16x+5=0

how can i find k? is there a trick?

Anonymous2008-10-29T14:24:49Z

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x = (-16 ± √(16^2 - 4 x k x 5)) / 2k

Then simplify and find the answer or maybe just what x is in terms of k.

Hope I have helped.

Anonymous2008-10-29T14:08:50Z

k can take any value other than infinity.