Question

If (x-2) is a factor of x square + 8ax-2a, then the value of a is

Answer 1

Answer:

x-2 is the zero of given p(x). so, x = 2 is the zero of given p(x). putting value of x in the given p(x). Therefore, Value of a is (-1).

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

x-2=0

x=2

4+ 3a x 2 - 2a = 0

4+6a-2a=0

4+4a=0

4a=-4

a=-4/4

so,a=-1