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1.5.6 Polynomials and rational expressions

1.5.6 Polynomials and rational expressions

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Question 26

It is given that f(x)=2x3+x2+kx−10f(x) = 2x^3 + x^2 + kx - 10f(x)=2x3+x2+kx−10 where k k\,k is a constant, and that (x+2)(x + 2)(x+2) is a factor of f(x)f(x)f(x).

a.

Find the value of kkk.

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b.

Hence solve the equation f(x)=0f(x) = 0f(x)=0.

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