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If 2 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2 - kx + 1 = 0, then the value of k is

  1. 9

  2. -9

  3. 92\dfrac{9}{2}

  4. 92-\dfrac{9}{2}

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Answer

If 2 is a root of the quadratic equation 2x2 - kx + 1 = 0, then it will satisfy the equation.

⇒ 2(2)2 - 2(k) + 1 = 0

⇒ 2(4) - 2k + 1 = 0

⇒ 8 + 1 - 2k = 0

⇒ 2k = 9

⇒ k = 92\dfrac{9}{2}.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

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