3, 4
±3
±5
±6
Correct answer is D
For equal roots, we have that \(b^{2} = 4ac\), so, given a=1, b = -k and c = 9,
\((-k)^{2} = 4\times1\times9 \implies k^{2} = 36\)
\(k = \sqrt{36} = \pm6\)
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