Question

1 is a zero of the polynomial
p(x) = ax-(3-1)-1. then find the
value of a
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Answer 1

1 is a zero of the polynomial

p(x) = ax-(3-1)-1 then

p(1)=0

a(1)-(3-1)-1=0

a-2-1=0

a-3=0

a=3