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For what value of ‘a’ is 4x4(power of x)+ 2x3(power of x)– 3x2power of x) + 8x + 5a exactly divisible by x + 2? |
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Answer» Answer: a = -4 Step-by-step EXPLANATION: p(x) = 4x⁴ + 2x³ - 3x² + 8x + 5a g(x) = x + 2 0 = x + 2 x = -2 p(-2) = 4(-2)⁴ + 2(-2)³ - 3(-2)² + 8(-2) + 5a 0 = 64 - 16 - 12 - 16 + 5a 0 = 20 + 5a 5a = -20 a = -4 |
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