If one root of the polynomial f (x) = 5x2 + 13x + k is reciprocal of the other, then the value of k is
Given;
f(x) = 5x2 + 13x + k
Let suppose roots are R and 1/R
Product of the roots = C/R = R×1/R
R×1/R = k/5
1 = k/5
So,
Here k = 5