If the roots of the quadratic equation x² - 5x + k = 0 are real and equal, what is the value of k?

Answer: A. 6.25
For the roots to be real and equal, the discriminant must be zero. Thus, b² - 4ac = 0 leads to 25 - 4k = 0, giving k = 6.25.
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