Question

Find the value of k, if x - 1 is a factor of p(x) : p(x)= x² + x +k​

Answer 1

SOLUTION

Given,

x-1 is a factor

so, x-1= 0

=) x= 1

putting the value of x in equation p(x)= x^2 +x +k

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

=) p(1)= 1+1+k=0

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

=) 2+k= 0

=) k= -2

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Answer 2

Answer:

K= -2

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