The quadratic polynomial has as one of its zeros

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Problem

The quadratic polynomial p(x)=kx2+2(k−1)x−8p(x) = kx^{2} + 2(k-1)x - 8 has x=2x = 2 as one of its zeros. Determine the value(s) of kk that satisfy this condition.

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