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If the solution set of x2+kx5=0 is (-1, 5), fi...

If the solution set of x2+kx5=0 is (-1, 5), find the value of k.

A.

-6

B.

-4

C.

4

D.

5

Correct answer is B

Given x = (-1, 5) for the equation x2+kx5=0

x=1x+1=0; x=5x5=0

(x+1)(x5)=0, expanding,

x25x+x5=0

\therefore k = -4.