Question

.If (x + 2/3) is a factor of the polynomial p(x) = 3x4 – 4x3 – ax + 2 then find the value of ‘a’?

Answer 1

Answer:

the value of a = -3.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to factor theorem:

P(-2/3)=3×4-4×3-a(-2/3)+2=0

P(-2/3)=12-12+2/3a+2=0

2/3 a=-2

a= -2×3/2

a= -3