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== Problem ==
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Let <math>P(x)=kx^3 + 2k^2x^2+k^3.</math> Find the sum of all real numbers <math>k</math> for which <math>x-2</math> is a factor of <math>P(x).</math>
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<math>
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\text{(A) }-8
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\qquad
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\text{(B) }-4
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\qquad
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\text{(C) }0
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\qquad
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\text{(D) }5
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\qquad
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\text{(E) }8
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</math>
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== Solution 1==
 
== Solution 1==
  

Revision as of 18:46, 14 July 2024

Problem

Let $P(x)=kx^3 + 2k^2x^2+k^3.$ Find the sum of all real numbers $k$ for which $x-2$ is a factor of $P(x).$

$\text{(A) }-8 \qquad \text{(B) }-4 \qquad \text{(C) }0 \qquad \text{(D) }5 \qquad \text{(E) }8$

Solution 1

See also

2002 AMC 10P (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 10
Followed by
Problem 12
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