Question

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

1 point

0

1

-2

2

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x-1=0

x=1

x^2+x+k

(1)^2+(1)+k

1+1+k

2+k=0

k=-2

Answer 2

Answer:

-2

Step-by-step explanation:

x-1=0

x=1

then,

p(x) = x square + x + k

p(1) = 1 square + 1 + k

0 = 1 + 1 + k

0 = 2 + k

k = -2