Question

Find the value of k if ( x +3) is a factor of p(x) = kx² - 2x + 1

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x+3=0

x= -3

p(x) = kx² - 2x + 1

p(-3)= k(-3)² - 2(-3) + 1

=9k+6+1

=9k+7

k=7/9

k=0.7