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If -3 is a root of the quadratic equation kx2 + 2x - 3 = 0, then the value of k is
1
-1
Quadratic Equations
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If -3 is a root of the quadratic equation kx2 + 2x - 3 = 0, then it will satisfy the equation.
⇒ k(-3)2 + 2(-3) - 3 = 0
⇒ k(9) - 6 - 3 = 0
⇒ 9k - 9 = 0
⇒ 9k = 9
⇒ k = 1.
Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.
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