Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let p(x)=3x2+kx+2p(x)=3x^2+kx+2 be a quadratic polynomial. a. (i) Determine the value of kk for which (x−2)(x-2) is a factor of p(x)p(x). b. (ii) For this value of kk, factorise p(x)p(x) completely. c. (iii) Using the factorised form, obtain the zeros of the polynomial and verify that their sum and product agree with the relationships between coefficients and zeros of a quadratic polynomial.

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