Question

if x-k is the HCF of x-4 and x²-16 then valueof k is​

Answer 1

Answer:

k = 4 .

x - 4 = (x - 4 )

x^2 - 16 = (x - 4)(x + 4) .

HCF = (x-4) = (x - k)

hence , k = 4