Question

If x + 1 is a factor of the polynomial x2 – 2kx + 5 then find the value of ‘k​

Answer 1

Answer:

x+1=0

x= -1

-1(2)-2k(-1)+5=0

= -2+2k+5=0

=3+2k=0

=2k= -3

=k= -3/2