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Find the value of k that makes x - 11 a factor of the polynomial x³ - 13x² + 40x + k. ​

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Answer:

k = - 198

Explanation:

given that (x - 11) is a factor of the polynomial then f(11) = 0

substitute x = 11 into the polynomial and solve for k

11³ - 13(11)² + 40(11) + k = 0

1331 - 13(121) + 440 + k = 0

1331 - 1573 + 440 + k = 0

- 242 + 440 + k = 0

198 + k = 0 ( subtract 198 from both sides )

k = - 198

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