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The value of k for which the polynomial x3 - 4x2 + 2x + k has 3 as its zero, is

If 3 is the solution for the equation. It must satisfy the expression.

So, putting x = 3 it must be zero.


33 - 4 × 32 + 2 × 3 + k = 0


27 – 4 × 9 + 6 + k = 0


k - 3 = 0


k = 3

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