Question

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If p-1 is a factor of p^4 + p^2 + p-k, the value of k is

Answer 1

k = 3

Explanation:

If (p-1) is a factor of (p^4 + p^2 + p-k) then when we divide

(p^4 + p^2 + p-k) by (p-1) THE REMAINDER MUST BE 0