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Find the value of k if (x – 1) is a factor of the polynomial P(x) = x2 + kx + 2. |
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Answer» Given polynomial P(x) = x2 + kx + 2 given factor = (x – 1) By remainder theorem x – 1 = 0 x = 1 remainder P(1) = 0 ⇒ (1)2 + k(1) + 2 = 0 k + 3 = 0 k = – 3 |
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