Find $k$ so that $x^3-kx^2+3x+7k$ has remainder $0$ when divided by $x+2$.
How do I approach this problem? I know how to do polynomial long division and synthetic division, but I don't know how to apply it in this equation.
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Find $k$ so that $x^3-kx^2+3x+7k$ has remainder $0$ when divided by $x+2$.
How do I approach this problem? I know how to do polynomial long division and synthetic division, but I don't know how to apply it in this equation.
Best Answer
Hint:
Let $F(x)=x^3-kx^2+3x+7k$. Then $F(-2)=0$