Find the value of p(x) for x=1 if p(x) has (x–1) a factor.
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The correct option is C: 0
By Factor theorem, if (x−a) is a factor of polynomial p(x), then p(a)=0
If (x−1) is a factor of the polynomial p(x).
then, p(1)=0
∴p(x)=0 for x=1.
Find the value of p(2) if p(x) has (x-2) as its factor.
The value of polynomial p(x) = x3 – x2 + x + 1 at x = 1 is