SOLUTION: Determine K so that the first polynomial is a factor of the second. x+2 ; 2x^3 -3x^2 + x -K

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Question 1133826: Determine K so that the first polynomial is a factor of the second.
x+2 ; 2x^3 -3x^2 + x -K
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = -2;

2%28-2%29%5E3-3%28-2%29%5E2%2B%28-2%29%2BK=0
Solve that for K.