If (x + 1) is a factor of 2x2+ kx, then k =?
Let p (x) = 2x2 + kx
It is given that, (x + 1) is a factor of (2x2 + kx)
Thus, x = -1 is a factor of (2x2 + kx)
∴ p (-1) = 0
2 (-1)2 + k (-1) = 0
2 – k = 0
k = 2
Thus, the value of k = 2
Hence, option C is correct