kearaelizabethmarine kearaelizabethmarine
  • 20-03-2022
  • Mathematics
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If one root of the equation x^2 + 5x + k = 0 is -2, what is the value of k?

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jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1
  • 20-03-2022

Answer:

k = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

given x = - 2 is a root then substitute x = 2 into the equation

(- 2)² + 5(- 2) + k = 0

4 - 10 + k = 0

- 6 + k = 0 ( add 6 to both sides )

k = 6

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bignastyjack
bignastyjack bignastyjack
  • 21-03-2022

Answer:

k = 6

Step-by-step explanation:

since x = - 2 put x = 2 into the equation

(- 2)² + 5(- 2) + k = 0

4 - 10 + k = 0

-6 + k = 0

+6        +6

k = 6

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