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Advanced MathEasy–MediumConstant that makes a given value a solution

Advanced Math practice question

For what value of k does the equation x² + k = 0 have x = 4 as a solution?

Answer: -16

16 + k = 0 gives k = −16.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 4
4 copies the solution.
If you answered 16
16 has the sign wrong.
If you answered -4
−4 uses x instead of x².

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