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In the equation (x-8)(x-k)=x^2-5kx+m, k and m are constants. If the equation is true for all values of x, what is the value of m? a. 8 b. 16 c. 24 d. 32 e. 40

jhonyy9 (jhonyy9):

8+k= 5k than 4k= 8 so k=2 8k=m 8*2=m m=16 so b. is true

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