Question

5. Find the value of K, if(x-1) is a factor of polynomial p(x) = x2+x+K​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

p(1)=1×1+1+K

0=2+K

K=-2

Answer 2

Answer:

( x -1) = 0

x = 1

putting the value of x in the polynomial

p ( x) = 1^2 + 1 + k= 0

then , 1 + 1 + k = 0

2 + k = 0

k = -2