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If 3x2 - kx - 15 = (3x - 5)(x + 3), the value of k is :

  1. 4

  2. -4

  3. 3

  4. -3

Quadratic Equations

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Answer

Given,

⇒ 3x2 - kx - 15 = 3x2 + 9x - 5x - 15

⇒ 3x2 - kx - 15 = 3x2 + 4x - 15

From above,

⇒ -k = 4

⇒ k = -4.

Hence, Option 2 is the correct option.

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