Question

If x is the factor of p(x) = x2 + x –(k+ 1) ,then find k.​

Answer 1

Answer:

k = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

as x is factor of p(x) so,

put x = 0 in equation p(x)

x² + x - (k+1) = 0

0² + 0 - (k+1) = 0

-k -1 = 0

-k = 1

k = -1