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For what value of `k` will the equation ($2kx^2$ + 5kx +2)=0 have equal roots?

2/7
9/4
16/25
7/1
Explanation:

For the roots to be equal, $b^2$-4ac = 0 is the condition.

Here, from the equation,

a=2k, b=5k and c=2

=> $(5k)^2$-4(2k) (2) =0

=> $25k^2$-16k=0

=> k(25k-16) =0

=> k=16/25.

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