Answer:
-4
Explanation:
since x+3 is a factor of the polynomial (x^2+3x^2-kx-24), then;
x+3 = 0
x = -3
Substitute x = -3 into the polynomial
x^2+3x^2-kx-24 = 0
(-3)^2+3(-3)^2-(-3)k-24 = 0
9 + 27 + 3k - 24 = 0
36-24 + 3k = 0
12 = -3k
k = -12/3
k = -4
Hence the value of k is -4