SOLUTION: Find k if the remainder is 15 in (x^3-7x^2+kx+27)/(x-2)please show me step by step.

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Question 601439: Find k if the remainder is 15 in (x^3-7x^2+kx+27)/(x-2)please show me step by step.
Answer by flame8855(424) About Me  (Show Source):
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u need to divide the function using long division
u will get function = (x2-5x+(-10+k))(x-2) +27+2(-10+k)
27+2(-10+k) = 15
27+2k-20=15
2k=8
k= 4