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If x - 1 is a factor of x3 – 2ax2 + 16, then find the value of ‘a’. |
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Answer» Answer: 8.5 Step-by-step EXPLANATION: x-1 = 0 ∴ x = 1 By substituting the VALUE of x in the equation p(x) = x³ - 2ax² + 16 =0 = (1)³ - 2a(1)² + 16 =0 = 1 -2a +16=0 2a = 17 ∴ a = 17/2 = 8.5 Hope this HELPS you. |
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