JAMB Mathematics 2014 Question 14

Question 14

Polynomials

Find the value of k if y − 1 is a factor of y3 + 4y2 + ky − 6.

  1. A.0
  2. B.−6
  3. C.−4
  4. D.1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (1)

Explanation

If y − 1 is a factor, putting y = 1 gives zero: 1 + 4 + k − 6 = 0, so k = 1.