12. find the value of k for which the quadratic equation 3x ^ 2 + 2x + k = 0 has two real roots.

Given, 3x2 + 2x + k = 0

It’s of the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0

Where, a =3, b = 2, c = k

For the given quadratic equation to have real roots

D = b2 – 4ac ≥ 0

D = (2) 2 – 4(3)(k) ≥ 0

⇒ 4 – 12k ≥ 0

⇒ 4 ≥ 12k

⇒ k ≤ 1/3

The value of k should not exceed 1/3 to have real roots.

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The given quadric equation is 3x2 + 2x + k = 0, and roots are real.

Then find the value of k.

Here, a = 3, b = 2 and c = k

As we know that D = b2 - 4ac

Putting the value of a = 3, b = 2 and c = k

= (2)2 - 4 x (3) x (k)

= 4 - 12k

The given equation will have real roots, if D ≥ 0

4 - 12k ≥ 0

12k ≤ 4

k ≤ 4/12

k ≤ 1/3

Therefore, the value of k ≤ 1/3