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If 1 is zero of the polynomial p(x)=ax^2-3(a-1)x-1,then find the valueof a

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ong>Answer:

PUT X= 1

now p(1) = a(1)^2 - 3(a-1)(1)-1

=a(1) - 3(a-1)-1

= a-3a+3-1

= -2a +2

= -2a = -2

so cutting the negative sign both side

2a= 2

dividing by 2 to both side

a= 1



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