The value of the polynomial in x, is x 2 + kx + 5, where k is a constant. At x = 2, the value of the polynomial is 15. What is the value of the polynomial at x = 4? a) 3 b) 18 c) 30 d) 33
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(a) 3
Step-by-step explanation:
f(x) = x² + kx + 5 at x = 2
Which means, f(2) = 0
f(2) = 2² + 2k + 5 = 0
=> 4 + 5 + 2k = 0
=> 2k = -9
=> k = -9/2
The value of f(x) if x = 4 is
f(4) = 4² - 9/2 (4) + 5
= 16 - 18 + 5
= 21 - 18 = 3
So the value of f(4) = 3
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