Question

if (x + p) is a factor of both x^2 + 16x + 64 and 4x^2 + 37x + k, where p and k are nonzero integer constraints, what could be the value of k?

Answer 1

Explanation:

x² + 16x + 64 = (x + 8)². Hence p = 8.

Since (x + 8) is a factor of 4x² + 37x + k,

4(-8)² + 37(-8) + k = 0. (by Factor Theorem)

=> 256 - 296 + k = 0

=> k - 40 = 0

=> k = 40.

The value of k is 40.