Question:
For what value of $k$, is $-2$ a zero of the polynomial $3 x^{2}+4 x+2 k$ ?
Solution:
We know that if $x=\alpha$ is zero polynomial then $x-\alpha$ is a factor of $f(x)$
Since $-2$ is a factor of $f(x)$. Therefore $x+2$ is a factor of $f(x)$
Now, we divide $f(x)=3 x^{2}+4 x+2 k$ by $g(x)=x+2$ to find the value of $k$
Now, Remainder $=0$
$2 k+4=0$
$2 k=-4$
$k=\frac{-4}{2}$
$k=-2$
Hence, the value of $k$ is $-2$