SOLUTION: If K is a constant, what is the value of K such that the polynomial K^2X^3-6kx+9 is divisible by X-1? A. K=1 B. K=-1 C. K=3 D. K=-3

Apply the Remainder Theorem (see the lesson Divisibility of polynomial f(x) by binomial x-a in this site).


The Remainder Theorem says:

   If the polynomial f(x) is divisible by a bynomial x-a then the number "a" is a root of the polynomial f(x), i.e. f(a) = 0.

In our case, since the given polynomial is divisible by X-1, the value of 1 is the root of the polynomial:

 = .

It is your equation to determine k:

 = .

To solve it, notice that the left part is nothing else as .

So, your equation is 

 = ,

and its solution is k = 3.

There is no other solution.

Answer. k = 3. The answer is C).