Question

if x -1is a factory of p(x)=x²+x+k them find the value of k​

Answer 1

Answer:

if x-1 is a factor

therefore, x-1=0

x=0+1

x=1

let p(x)=0

now,

p(x)=x²+x+k

0=(1)²+1+k

0=1+1+k

0=2+k

0-2=k

-2=k.

Answer- k=2