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