Find the value of $k$, if $x - 1$ is a factor of $p(x)$ in this case: $p(x) = 2x^2 + kx + \sqrt{2}$.

  • A
    $k = -2 - \sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $k = -2 + \sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $k = 2 - \sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $k = 2 + \sqrt{2}$

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