find the range of the values of k if the quadratic equation has no real roots.
2x^2 - 8x + k = 0
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find the range of the values of k if the quadratic equation has no real roots.
2x^2 - 8x + k = 0
If the quadratic ax2 + bx + c has no real roots then the discriminate b2 - 4ac < 0
So solve (-8)2 - (4 x 2 x k) < 0
64 - 8k < 0
8 - k < 0
k > 8
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