Question

X added2 is a factor of the polynomial.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer

(x−2) is a factor of the polynomial p(x)=x

4

−2x

3

+ax−1,

then according to factor theorem p(2)=0

⇒(2)

4

−2(2)

3

+a(2)−1=0

⇒16−16+2a−1=0

⇒a=

2

1