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Solve the given problems. All numbers are accurate to at least two significant digits. Find the smallest positive integer value of k if the equation x 2 + 3x + k = 0 has roots with imaginary numbers.

Solve the given problems. All numbers are accurate to at least two significant digits.

Find the smallest positive integer value of k if the equation x2 + 3x + k = 0 has roots with imaginary numbers.

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Chapter # 7- Quadratic Equations
Section: Exercises 7.3
Problem: 40
Posted Date: March 22, 2023 08:58:19
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