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Earlier discussion

2 older comments kept for context.

Oluwaseun Adeyemi

Since \(x-2\) is a factor, we can put \(x=2\) in the expression and equate it to zero to find k.

\(x^2-3x^2+kx+14 = 0\)

\(-2x^2+kx+14=0\)

\(-2(4)+2k+14=0\)

\(-8+2k+14=0\)

\(2k=8-14=-6\)

\(k=-3\)

Anthonette Ome Akpotu

the answer is -3