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Question
If (x – 1) divides the polynomial kx3 – 2x2 + 25x – 26 without remainder, then find the value of k
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Solution
p(x) = kx3 – 2x2 + 25x – 26
When it is divided by x – 1
P(1) = 0
k(1)3 – 2(1)2 + 25(1) – 26 = 0
k – 2 + 25 – 26 = 0
k + 25 – 28 = 0
k – 3 = 0
k = 3
The value of k = 3
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