If x+2 is a factor of x^3-2ax^2+ax-1 then the value of a is
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Step-by-step explanation:
⇒ Sub x = 2 into the polynomial will return us 0
Sub x = 2 into x³ - 2ax² + ax - 1
(2)³ - 2a(2)² + 2a - 1 = 0
8 - 8a + 2a - 1 = 0
7 - 6a = 0
6a = 7
a = 7/6
Answer: a = 7/6
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⇒ Sub x = 2 into the polynomial will return us 0
Sub x = 2 into x³ - 2ax² + ax - 1
(2)³ - 2a(2)² + 2a - 1 = 0
8 - 8a + 2a - 1 = 0
7 - 6a = 0
6a = 7
a = 7/6
Answer: a = 7/6
.....hope it helps u buddy
.....plz mark it as the brainliest
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