for what value of a , x - 5 divide the polynomial x cube minus 3 X square + a x minus 10 exactly?
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Given:
- x - 5 divide the polynomial x cube minus 3 X square + a x - 10
To find :
- The value of 'a' so that x-5 is a factor of the polynomial.
Solving Question:
W know the factor theorem it states that if 'a' is a factor of the polynomial p(x) then p(a) = 0
By using this method we could find the answer. We could substitute the value of 'x'
Solution:
x - 5 = 0
or, x = 5
substitute this value in x³ - 3x² +ax - 10
⇒ (5)³ - 3(5)² + a*5 - 10 = 0 [as it is a factor ]
or, 125 - 75 +5a -10 = 0
or, 40 + 5a = 0
or, 5a = -40
or, a = -8
∴ The value of 'x' is -8
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