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4x^(2)+kx+5 is divisible by x-1. The exp...

`4x^(2)+kx+5` is divisible by `x-1`. The expression is also divisible by

A

`4x-5`

B

`x-5`

C

`4x-1`

D

`4x+5`

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To solve the problem step by step, we need to determine the value of \( k \) such that the polynomial \( 4x^2 + kx + 5 \) is divisible by \( x - 1 \). ### Step 1: Use the Factor Theorem Since \( 4x^2 + kx + 5 \) is divisible by \( x - 1 \), by the Factor Theorem, substituting \( x = 1 \) into the polynomial should yield 0. ### Step 2: Substitute \( x = 1 \) Substituting \( x = 1 \) into the polynomial: \[ 4(1)^2 + k(1) + 5 = 0 \] This simplifies to: \[ 4 + k + 5 = 0 \] ### Step 3: Solve for \( k \) Combine the constants: \[ k + 9 = 0 \] Now, isolate \( k \): \[ k = -9 \] ### Step 4: Write the polynomial with the found \( k \) Now that we have \( k \), we can rewrite the polynomial: \[ 4x^2 - 9x + 5 \] ### Step 5: Factor the polynomial Next, we will factor \( 4x^2 - 9x + 5 \). We look for two numbers that multiply to \( 4 \times 5 = 20 \) and add to \( -9 \). The numbers are \( -4 \) and \( -5 \). Rewriting the polynomial: \[ 4x^2 - 4x - 5x + 5 = 0 \] ### Step 6: Group the terms Grouping the first two and the last two terms: \[ (4x^2 - 4x) + (-5x + 5) = 0 \] ### Step 7: Factor by grouping Factoring out the common terms: \[ 4x(x - 1) - 5(x - 1) = 0 \] Now, factor out \( (x - 1) \): \[ (x - 1)(4x - 5) = 0 \] ### Conclusion Thus, the polynomial \( 4x^2 - 9x + 5 \) is factored as \( (x - 1)(4x - 5) \). Therefore, the expression is also divisible by \( 4x - 5 \). ### Final Answer The expression is divisible by \( 4x - 5 \). ---
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