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If one zero of the quadratic polynomial kx^2 + 3x + k is 2 then the value of k is ______.

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Question

If one zero of the quadratic polynomial kx2 + 3x + k is 2 then the value of k is ______.

Options

  • `5/6`

  • `(-5)/6`

  • `6/5`

  • `(-6)/5`

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Solution

If one zero of the quadratic polynomial kx2 + 3x + k is 2 then the value of k is `underlinebb((-6)/5)`.

Explanation:

x = 2 satisfies kx2 + 3x + k = 0.

∴ 4k + 6 + k = 0

⇒ 5k = –6

⇒ `k = (-6)/5`

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Chapter 2: Polynomials - MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ) [Page 70]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 2 Polynomials
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ) | Q 14. | Page 70
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