Question

If 1 is a zero of polynomial p(x) = ax2 – 3(a -1) x -1, then find the
value of a.

Answer 1

Answer:

a=1

Step-by-step explanation:

if 1 is the zeros of polynomial then by putting 1 in the equation, it should be 0

therefor

a(1)-3(a-1)(1)-1=0

a-3a+3-1=0

a=1