Question

If 5 is one of the zeroes of polynomial
p(x) = x2 - 6x2 + ax + 10, then a =
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Answer 1

Answer:

given,

5 is one of the zeros of polynomial,

=> p(5) = 0,

=> p(5) = 5^2 -6(5^2)+a(5) +10 =0,

=> 25-150+5a+10 = 0,

=> 5a -115 =0,

=> 5a = 115,

=> a = 23.