Question

If (x + 2) is a factor of x3 − 6x2 + kx + 10, k =

Answer 1

The value of k is -11

Explanation:

If (x+2) is a factor of x3 − 6x2 + kx + 10:

Then,

f(x)=x3 − 6x2 + kx + 10

f(-2)=0

f(-2)=(-2)³-6(-2)²+k(-2)+10=0

f(-2)= -8-6(4)-2k+10=0

f(-2)= -8-24-2k+10=0

Solve the like terms:

f(-2)=-2k-22=0

f(-2)=-2k=0+22

-2k=22

k=22/-2

k=-11

Hence the value of k is -11....