The quadratic is factorisable over the integers

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · A Level · Mathematics · Algebra and Functions · Algebra and Functions

Problem

The quadratic x2−kx+(k+2)x^2-kx+(k+2) is factorisable over the integers. If, in addition, both of its real roots are positive and unequal, find the integer value of kk.

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