Question

If the polynomial P(x) = x1000 + ax + 9 has a factor (x + 1), then a equals​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer = 10

Step-by-step explanation:

p(x) = x^1000+ax+9

divide by (x+1)

therefore p(x) = -1

p(-1) = -1^1000+a(-1)+9=0

= 1-a+9=0

= 1-a= -9

= -a = -9-1

= 10