Question

Find the value of k, if (x + 1) is a factor of p(x) = kx2 –x – 4​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

If x + 1 is the factor of p(x).

Then x + 1 = 0

x = - 1

p(-1) = 0

k(-1)^2 - (-1) - 4 = 0

k +1 - 4 = 0

k - 3 = 0

k = 9 ans