6. Find the values of k for which the given quadratic equation has real and distinct roots.
6. Find the values of k for which the given quadratic equation has real and distinct roots.

Quadratic is that type of problem which deals with a variable multiplied by itself – an operation known also as squaring.

(i) k{{x}^{2}}+2x+1=0

Solution:

Given,

k{{x}^{2}}+2x+1=0

It’s of the form of a{{x}^{2}}+bx+c=0

Where, a=k,b=2,c=1

For the given quadratic equation to have real roots D={{b}^{2}}-4ac>0

D={{\left( 2 \right)}^{2}}-4\left( 1 \right)\left( k \right)>0

4-4k>0

4k<4

k<1

The value of k should be lesser than 1 to have real and distinct roots.

(ii) k{{x}^{2}}+6x+1=0

Solution:

Given,

k{{x}^{2}}+6x+1=0

It’s of the form of a{{x}^{2}}+bx+c=0

Where, a=k,b=6,c=1

For the given quadratic equation to have real roots D=b{}^{2}-4ac>0

D={{\left( 6 \right)}^{2}}-4\left( 1 \right)\left( k \right)>0

36-4k>0

4k<36

k<9

The value of k should be lesser than 9 to have real and distinct roots.