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There exists a polynomial $f(x)$ and a constant $k$ such that
(x^2 - 2x - 5) f(x) = 2x^4 + 19x^3 + kx^2 - 15x - 1.
What is $k?$

 Aug 20, 2025
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The answer is -23.

 Jan 14, 2026

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