Question

Find the value of a, if (x + 3) is a factor of (x + ax-2x+a+4) WHO EVER ANSWERS RIGHT GET BRAINLIEST​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.75

Step-by-step explanation:

x+3 = 0

∴ x = -3

By substituting x in the equation

p(x) = x + ax-2x+a+4 =0

p(-3)= -3 -3a - 2(-3) +a +4 =0

-3 -3a + 6 +a +4 =0

7 - 4a = 0

-4a = 7

-a = 7/4

a = 1.75