Let p and q be non-zero integers. Consider the polynomial A(x) = x2 + – McqOptions

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1.	Let p and q be non-zero integers. Consider the polynomial A(x) = x2 + px + q. It is given that (x - m) and (x - km) are simple factors of A(x), where m is a non-zero integer and k is positive integer, k ≥ 2. Which one of the following is correct?
A.	(k + 1)2p2 = kq
B.	(k + 1)2q = kp2
C.	k2q = (k + 1) p2
D.	k2p2 = (k + 1)2q
Answer» C. k2q = (k + 1) p2

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