Question

if (x+a) is a zero of the polynomial 2xsquare +3x +1. find value of​

Answer 1

Answer:

x+a can be factor of 2x^2 + 3x +1

then x= -a is a zero of the polynomial

2x^2 + 3x +1=(x+2)(x+1)

[since 2+1=3 and 2×1=2]

so a can be 2 or 1

zeroes are -2 and -1