If x 2 + kx + 6 = (x - 2)(x - 3) for all values of x, then the value of k is :

Given,

⇒ x² + kx + 6 = (x - 2)(x - 3)

⇒ x² + kx + 6 = x² - 3x - 2x + 6

⇒ x² + kx + 6 = x² - 5x + 6

⇒ x² - x² + kx + 6 - 6 = -5x

⇒ kx = -5x

⇒ k = -5.

Hence, Option 1 is the correct option.