Math Problem Statement

calcular el menor valor de k, si las raices de la ecuacion: x^4-(k+4)x^2+4k=0, estan en progresion aritmetica.

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Arithmetic Progression
Polynomial Equations

Formulas

y^2 - (k+4)y + 4k = 0
Sum of roots: y1 + y2 = k + 4
Product of roots: y1 * y2 = 4k
Arithmetic progression formula

Theorems

Properties of quadratic equations
Arithmetic progression of roots
Vieta's formulas

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12