Find the value of k such that the function f(x) = x^2 + kx has a maximum at x = -2.

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Find the value of k such that the function f(x) = x^2 + kx has a maximum at x = -2.
  1. -4
  2. -2
  3. 0
  4. 2

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Q: Find the value of k such that the function f(x) = x^2 + kx has a maximum at x = -2.
Solution: For a maximum, f'(x) = 2x + k = 0 at x = -2. Thus, k = 4.
Steps: 7

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