If -4 is a zero of the polynomial x2 – x – (2k + 2) is –4, then find the value of k.

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Given: x = –4 is one zero of the polynomial x2 – x – (2k + 2) 

Therefore, it will satisfy the above polynomial. 

Now, we have 

(–4)2 – (–4) – (2k + 2) = 0 

⇒ 16 + 4 – 2k – 2 = 0 

⇒ 2k = – 18 

⇒ k = 9

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