Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider the quadratic polynomial q(x)=3x2+(2k+1)x+kq(x)=3x^{2}+(2k+1)x+k, where kk is a real number. The product of its zeros is 22. Solve the following. a. (i) Determine the value of kk. b. (ii) For the value of kk obtained in part (i), calculate the sum of the zeros.

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