Q.

If one zero of the polynomial x² + 3x + k is 2, then the value of k is:

1 –10         
2 10  
3 5  
4 –5            

Ans.

(1)

Given: one zero = 2.

∴ Substituting x = 2, we get 2² + 3(2) + k = 0 ⇒ 4 + 6 + k = 0 ⇒ k = –10