Question

The polynomials x

3 + 2x

2 – 5ax – 8 and x

3 + ax

2 – 12x – 6, when divided by (x – 2)

and (x – 3) leave remainders p and q respectively. If q – p = 10, find the value of a.

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Answer 1

Divide both by long division method , then you will p and q .then proceed