Question

If the sum of the zeros of the polynomial p(x)= 3x2 + (2k+1)x - k + 5 is equal to the product of zeroes find the value of k

Answer 1

Answer

-6

Step by step explanation

sum =-b/a= -(2k+1)/3

product =c/a=-k+5/3=5-k/3

since they are equal

-(2k+1)/3=5-k/3

-2k-1=5-k

k=-6