for what the value of p, x³-3x²+px-6 is divisible by x-3
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Explanation:
Let x-3 be g(x) and x^3 - 3x^2 + px - 6 be f(x).
Zero of g(x) is 3.
By the remainder theorem, if f(3) = 0, f(x) is divisible by g(x).
f(3) = 3^3 - 3(3) ^2 + 3p - 6
= 27 - 27 + 3p -6
= 3p - 6
For finding p, f(3) has to be 0.
Hence,
3p - 6 = 0
3p = 6
p = 6/3
p = 2
Answer: p = 2
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