Question

When x^3+x^2+ax-2 is divided by x-1 the remainder is 5 Find the value of a

Answer 1

• Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

the value of a is 5

Step-by-step explanation:

(p) = x-1, x=1

therefore,

x^3+x^2+ax-2 = 1^3+1^2+a(1)-2 = 5

= a-2+2 = 5

a = 5