Question

If (x-3) and (x-3
are factors of the polynomial px + 3x +r, show
thatp=r​

Answer 1

Edit your question you have used x-3 2 times .

Edit it quickly.

Answer 2

Answer:

This question requires that you find the values of p and r, which i assume before solving, are equal.

Now, if x-3 and x-1/3 are both factors to this expression , it means their division gives a value of zero.

Now lets use x-3

>>> let x-3=0.

>>> x=3

Now substitute x=3 into the expression

>>>> Px^2+3x+r

>>> P (3)^2 + 3(3) +r = 0

>>> 9p+ r + 9= 0

>>> 9p+r= -9 ……..(1) simultaneous eqn

Now use x-1/3.

Let x-1/3=0

>>> x=1/3

Now substitute x=1/3 into the polynomial

>>> P(1/3)^2+ 3(1/3) + r=0

>>> P(1/9)+ 1 +r =0

>>> P(1/9) + r= -1

>>> P + 9r = -9…(2) simultaneous eqn

Subtract (1) from (2)

>>> 9p+ r =-9

-P + 9r =-9 >>> 8p - 8r = 0

>>> 8p = 8r

>>> p = r

As required.