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If x = 3 is a root of the quadratic equation x2 - 2kx - 6 = 0, then the value of k is :

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 12\dfrac{1}{2}

  4. 13\dfrac{1}{3}

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Given,

x = 3 is a root of the quadratic equation x2 - 2kx - 6 = 0, so it will satisfy it :

⇒ (3)2 - 2k(3) - 6 = 0

⇒ 9 - 6k - 6 = 0

⇒ 3 - 6k = 0

⇒ 6k = 3

⇒ k = 36=12\dfrac{3}{6} = \dfrac{1}{2}.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

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