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JAMB Mathematics 2018 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 39 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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If x−4 is a factor of x²−x−k, then k=

  • A. 20
  • B. 8
  • C. 4
  • D. 12Correct

Explanation

By the factor theorem, f(4)=0: 4²−4−k=0 → 16−4−k=0 → k=12.

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