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Find the value of k for which equation 4x2 + 8x - k = 0 has real roots.

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Answer

Since equations has real roots, D ≥ 0

∴ b2 - 4ac ≥ 0

⇒ 82 - 4(4)(-k) ≥ 0

⇒ 64 + 16k ≥ 0

⇒ 16k ≥ -64

Dividing both sides by 16 we get,

⇒ k ≥ -4

Hence, k ≥ -4.

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