Question

if one is a zero of the polynomial P(x)=ax square -3(a-1)x-1 find the value of a
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Answer 1

Answer:

p(x)=ax^2-3(a-1)x-1

given 1 is zero of the polynomial

p(1)=a(1)^2-3(1-1)x-1

0=a-1

a=1