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If one root of the quadratic equation `3x^(2)-10x+k=0` is reciprocal of the other, find the value of k.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( k \) in the quadratic equation \( 3x^2 - 10x + k = 0 \) given that one root is the reciprocal of the other. ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Roots**: Let the roots of the quadratic equation be \( \alpha \) and \( \frac{1}{\alpha} \). This means that one root is the reciprocal of the other. 2. **Using the Product of Roots Formula**: For a quadratic equation of the form \( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 \), the product of the roots is given by: \[ \alpha \cdot \frac{1}{\alpha} = \frac{c}{a} \] Here, \( c = k \) and \( a = 3 \) (from the equation \( 3x^2 - 10x + k = 0 \)). 3. **Setting Up the Equation**: Since \( \alpha \cdot \frac{1}{\alpha} = 1 \), we can equate this to the product of the roots: \[ 1 = \frac{k}{3} \] 4. **Solving for \( k \)**: To find \( k \), we multiply both sides of the equation by 3: \[ k = 3 \cdot 1 = 3 \] 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the value of \( k \) is \( 3 \). ### Final Answer: The value of \( k \) is \( 3 \).
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