Question

If zero of the polynomial ax-10 is 5, then find the value of 'a'.​

Answer 1

GIVEN :-

p(x) = ax - 10

p(5) = 0

p(5) = 5a - 10 = 0

5a = 10

a = 2

Answer 2

zero of the polynomial ax−10 is 5

⇒x=5

⇒5a−10=0

⇒5a=10

∴ a= 10/5=2