Question

If 1 is zero of p(x) =22 - 3(a - 1) - 1, find a​

Answer 1

Answer:

Given: p(x)=ax

2

−3(a−1)x−1

One of the zero =1

As one of the zeroes is 1, substituting it in the polynomial

⇒p(1)=0=a−3(a−1)−1

⇒0=−2a+3−1

⇒a=1