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Mathematics

Problem

Let u(x)=x2+kx+2u(x)=x^{2}+kx+2 and v(x)=x+kv(x)=x+k, where k∈Rk\in\mathbb{R}. (i) For which real value(s) of xx is the quotient u(x)v(x)\dfrac{u(x)}{v(x)} not defined? (ii) If the coefficient of xx in the product u(x) v(x)u(x)\,v(x) equals 1010, find the possible value(s) of kk.

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