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Beast8981
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Beast8981 asked in Science & MathematicsMathematics · 1 decade ago

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?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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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.

    Source(s): Algebra: Quadratic Formula
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    k can take any value other than infinity.

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