Question

4. If x-2 is a factor of x-2ax2 + ax -1, then the value of 'a' is
a. 7/6
b. -7/6
6/7​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) 7/6

Step-by-step explanation:

x-2is a factor

x=2 is a solution

p(2)=0

(x-2a)x^2+ax-1=0

putting the value

(2-2a)2^2+2a-1=0

8-8a+2a=1

6a=7

a=7/6