Question

If p − 1 is a factor of p4 + p2 + p − k, the value of k is ..... I have no idea what this means

Answer 1

i think you might be over your head with these problems
am i right?

Answer 2

is there anyway to punch it in to that site to help me

Answer 3

i can explain, but i am not sure you will understand my explanation

Answer 4

very but I have to do them

Answer 5

if \(p-1\) is a factor, that means when you replace \(p\) by \(1\) you get zero

Answer 6

so put \(p=1\) set the whole thing equal to zero, then solve for \(k\)

Answer 7

so p means 1 and I just set up the equation

Answer 8

yeah
\[1^4+1^2+1-k=0\]

Answer 9

or just
\[3-k=0\]

Answer 10

wow so its zero that's it

Answer 11

no k is not 0, k i s 3

Answer 12

oh ok im so sorry im confused lol