KCET2012MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If x-1 is x⁵-4 x³+2 x²-3 x+k=0 , then k is a
Options
- A4
- B-4
- C2
- D3
Correct answer
A. 4
Step-by-step solution
Since, x-1 is a factor of x⁵-4 x³+2 x²-3 x+k=0 Therefore, x=1 must satisfy the given equation. (1)⁵-4(1)³+2(1)²-3(1)+ k =01-4+2-3+k=0 k =4