SOLUTION: Find a positive value for k for which the polynomial can be factored. {{{x^2 – kx + 29}}}

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Question 761545: Find a positive value for k for which the polynomial can be factored. x%5E2+%96+kx+%2B+29
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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You must choose factors for 29 as 1 and 29.
%28x-1%29%28x-29%29
-kx=-1x-29x=-30x
k=30