Question

If the polynomial x³+2x²-5ax-8 and x³+ax²-12 x-6 when divided by (x-2)and (x-3 ) leave remainder p and q respectively . if q-p=10, find the value of a

Answer 1

P-q is equal to 10 so 8-10a-9a+15 is equal to 10 so a is 13/19.