Known kx²+3x-1=0 have real solution, then what is the smallest possible value for k?
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x = 2 k − 3 ± 9 + 4 k For this to be real, the expression inside roots must be ≥ 0 . Therefore,
9 + 4 k ≥ 0
k + 4 9 ≥ 0
∴ k ∈ [ − 4 9 , ∞ ] ⟹ Least Value = − 4 9 = − 2 . 2 5