Question

For what value of p, (–3) is a zero of the polynomial x2 – 5x – (3p + 1)?.

Answer 1

therefore the value of p ===== 23/3

Answer 2

substitute X = -3 in the above eqn
(-3)(2)-(5)(-3)-(3p+1)
-6+15-3p-1=0
9-1-3p=0
8-3p=0
-3p=-8
p=8/3