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1.2.10 Manipulating polynomials

1.2.10 Manipulating polynomials

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Question 24

It is given that f(x)=x3+kx−2f(x) = x^3 + kx - 2f(x)=x3+kx−2 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.

Solve the equation f(x)=0f(x) = 0f(x)=0.

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