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If (x=-2) is a zero of (p(x)=x^2+kx-8), what is (k)?

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Correct answer: (-2)

If a number is a zero of a polynomial, substituting that number makes the polynomial equal to zero. Since -2 is a zero of p(x)=x^2+kx-8, use p(-2)=0. Substitution gives (-2)^2+k(-2)-8=0, so 4-2k-8=0. Simplifying, -2k-4=0, which means -2k=4 and k=-2. Therefore choice B is correct.

The sign of the middle term must be handled carefully: kx becomes k(-2)=-2k. One may also check the result directly. With k=-2, p(x)=x^2-2x-8, and p(-2)=4+4-8=0. This confirms that -2 is indeed a zero and that the selected value is consistent.

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