Question

The polynomials ax^3-3x^2+4and 2x^3-5x+a when divided by x-2, leaves the remainder p and q respectively.If p-2q=4,find the value of a

Answer 1

Answer:

24/7

Step-by-step explanation:

Using remainder theorem,

a(2)^3 - 3 (2)^2 +4 = p

2(2)^3 - 5(2) + a = q

p-2q = 7a-20 = 4

a = 24/7