Q.If the sum of the roots of the quadratic equation \[ x^2 - x = k(2x - 1) \] is zero, then what is the value of \(k\)?

\(x^2 - x = k(2x - 1)\) Or, \(x^2 - x - 2kx + k = 0\) Or, \(x^2 - x(1 + 2k) + k = 0\) ∴ Sum of the roots \(α + β = (1 + 2k)\) According to the question, \((1 + 2k) = 0\) Or, \(2k = -1\) Or, \(k = -\frac{1}{2}\) (Answer)
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