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SSAT Upper Level
Quantitative (Math)

Finding Coefficient k in Polynomial with Double Root

Very Hard Algebra Polynomials

Consider the polynomial $P(x) = 2x^4 - 3x^3 + 5x^2 - kx + 12$, where $k$ is a constant. If the polynomial $P(x)$ has a double root at $x = 2$, what is the value of $k$?

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