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Pls pls pls helpjust need the answer

Pls pls pls helpjust need the answer-example-1

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Answer:

k = - 8

Explanation:

given that (x - a) is a factor of f(x) , then f(a) = 0

given

(x - 1) is a factor of f(x) then f(1) = 0 , that is

3(1)³ + 5(1) + k = 0

3(1) + 5 + k = 0

3 + 5 + k = 0

8 + k = 0 ( subtract 8 from both sides )

k = - 8

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