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Equations with equal roots (intermediate)

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Problem

The quadratic equation kx24x+36k=0 has two equal roots and k>0.
Find the value of k.
k=
  • Your answer should be
  • a simplified proper fraction, like 3/5
  • a simplified improper fraction, like 7/4