Question

If p − 1 is a factor of p4 + p2 + p − k, the value of k is .

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The value of k is $3$.

Given-$P-1$ is a factor of $p^4+p^2+p-k$

Find the value of k

Let $p-1=0$

So, $p-1$

For $p-1$ to be a factor the equation on submitting $p=1$ should equate to $0$

$p^4+p^2+p-k=0$

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

$1+1+1-k=0$

$k=3$

Hence the value of k is $3$.

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