Question

If (x +6) is a factor of x2 –x + p, then the value of p is ________.​

Answer 1

Answer:

$p = - 42$

Step-by-step explanation:

$f(x) = {x}^{2} - x + p \\ f( - 6) = ( { - 6)}^{2} - ( - 6) + p = 0 \\ 36 + 6 + p = 0 \\ p = - 42$