determine the value of k such that (x+3) is a factor of the polynomil p(X)=kx3+x2-22x-21
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Step-by-step explanation:
∵ x + 3 is a factor of polynomial p(x) = kx² + x² - 22x - 21
∴ By factor theorem, p(-3) = 0
Now, substituting the value of x
p(x) = kx² + x² - 22x - 21
p(-3) = k(-3)³ + (-3)² - 22(-3) - 21 = 0
⇒ -27k + 9 + 66 - 21 = 0
⇒-27 + 54 = 0
⇒ 27k = 54
⇒ k = 54 ÷ 27
⇒ k = 2 Ans.
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