Question

For what value of m is x – 2mx + 16 divisible by x + 2

Answer 1

Answer:

-3.5

Step-by-step explanation:

x-2mx+16

=(1-2m)x+16

therefore, the constant term has to equal twice the coefficient of x.

Hence, 16=2(1-2m)

8=1-2m

2m=-7

=>m=-3.5

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