Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

k=-2

Step-by-step explanation:

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

as x-1 is factor of p(x)

x-1=0

x=1

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

0=1+1+k

0=2+k

k=-2