SOLUTION: hi, can i have help on this question please:
for the function f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + kx - 6
find the value of k, given that (x-3) is a factor
thank you
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Question 233209: hi, can i have help on this question please:
for the function f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + kx - 6
find the value of k, given that (x-3) is a factor
thank you
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
for the function f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + kx - 6
find the value of k, given that (x-3) is a factor
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If (x-3) is a factor, the x-3 = 0 --> 3 is a zero.
Find f(3)
f(3) = 27 - 27 + 3k - 6 = 0
3k = 6
k = 2
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