If 1 is a zero of the polynomial p(x)

lunnatican4

lunnatican4

Answered question

2021-12-14

If 1 is a zero of the polynomial
p(x)=ax23(a1)x1, then
Find the value of a

Answer & Explanation

turtletalk75

turtletalk75

Beginner2021-12-15Added 29 answers

Step 1 Given
Sp(x)=ax23(a1)x1
Step 2 Finding the value of a
Let
x be the zero
Then,
x=1
p(1)=a(1)23(a1)11
=0
a-3a+3-1=0
-2a+2=0
-2a=-2
2a=2
a=22
a=1
a=1
Navreaiw

Navreaiw

Beginner2021-12-16Added 34 answers

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