Real roots across parameter intervals

Real roots across parameter intervals

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Find all real k for which x2-2kx+k+2=0 has real roots. Identify the values giving equal roots.

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Answer:Real roots: \(k\le-1\) or \(k\ge2\); equal roots at \(k=-1,2\).

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