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If (x+2) is a factor of x^3-6x^2+kx+10, k=

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Answer:

k=-11

Explanation:

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User Eduardo Crimi
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If a binomial
(x-a) is a factor of a polynomial, then
a is a root of this polynomial.


(x+2)=(x-(-2)) \Rightarrow a=-2\\\\ (-2)^3-6\cdot(-2)^2+k\cdot(-2)+10=0\\ -8-24-2k+10=0\\ -2k=22\\\ \boxed{k=-11}

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