Math, asked by greeshma06, 6 months ago

If x - 1 is a factor of x3 – 2ax2 + 16, then find the value of ‘a’.​

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Answered by neeleshpravin
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Answer:

8.5

Step-by-step explanation:

x-1 = 0

∴ x = 1

By substituting the value of x in the equation

p(x) = x³ - 2ax² + 16 =0

     = (1)³ - 2a(1)² + 16 =0

     = 1 -2a +16=0

2a = 17

∴ a = 17/2

      = 8.5

Hope this helps you.

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