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If x + 2 is a factor of x2 + ax + 8 then a =1. -22. 23. 84. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : None of the above

Given:

x + 2 is a factor of x2 + ax + 8

Concept Used:

If p(x) be a function and (x - a) be a factor of p(x) then, p(a) = 0

Calculation

Let, p(x) = x2 + ax + 8

x + 2 is factor of p(x)

⇒ x + 2 = 0 

⇒ x  = - 2

Then by factor theorem p(- 2) = 0 

⇒ p(x) = x+ ax + 8 

⇒ p(- 2) = (- 2)2 - 2a + 8

⇒ 4 - 2a + 8 = 0 

⇒ 12 - 2a = 0 

⇒ 2a = 12 

⇒ a = 6

 ∴ The None of these will be the right choice.



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