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Find the value of k if the expression kx3 + x

Find the value of k if the expression kx3 + x2 - 5x - 2 leaves a remainder 2 when it is divided by 2x + 1

A.

10

B.

8

C.

-10

D.

-8

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Correct answer is C

F(x) = Q x D + R
Kx3 + x2 - 5x – 2 = Q(2x+1)+R
If 2x+1 = 0 implies x = -1/2
∴k(-1/2)3 + (-1/2)2 -5(-1/2) -2
= Q(2(-1/2) + 1) +2
K(-1/8) + 1/4 + 5/2 - 2 = Q(-1+1)+2
-k/8 + 1/4 + 5/2 - 2 = 0+2
(-k+2+20-16) / 8 = 2
(-k+6) / 8 = 2
-k+6 = 2*8
-k+6 = 16
-k = 16-6
-k = 10
∴k = -10

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