AP EAMCET202315 May 2023Morning ShiftMathematicsQuadratic EquationActual
If the values of k for which the equation x^2+2(k+2) x+6 k +7=0 has equal roots are k ₁ and k ₂ , then k ₁^2+ k ₂^2=
Options
- A8
- B9
- C10
- D12
Correct answer
C. 10
Step-by-step solution
x^2+2(k+2) x+6 k+7=0 has equal roots Hence aligned & b^2-4 a c=0 & . [2(k+2)]^2-4(1)(6 k +7) ]=0 & k=3,1 aligned Hence k₁=3, k₂=1 k₁^2+k₂^2=10