Q.If the sum and product of the roots of the equation \(x^2 - x = k(2x - 1)\) are equal, what is the value of \(k\)?

\(x^2 - x = k(2x - 1)\) ⇒ \(x^2 - x - 2kx + k = 0\) ⇒ \(x^2 - x(1 + 2k) + k = 0\) So, Sum of roots \(α + β = 1 + 2k\) Product of roots \(αβ = k\) According to the question, \(α + β = αβ\) ⇒ \(1 + 2k = k\) ⇒ \(2k - k = -1\) ⇒ \(k = -1\) (Answer)
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