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Algebra 1SuperchallengeWhere the Formulas Come From

Where the Formulas Come From · Superchallenge problem

The equations x2+kx+1=0x^2+kx+1=0 and x2+x+k=0x^2+x+k=0 share exactly one common real solution for a particular value of k≠1k \ne 1. What is that value of kk?