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Find the value of p(x) for x=1 if p(x) has (x–1) a factor.

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2

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1

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-1

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0

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Solution

The correct option is C: 0

By Factor theorem, if (xa) is a factor of polynomial p(x), then p(a)=0

If (x1) is a factor of the polynomial p(x).

then, p(1)=0

p(x)=0 for x=1.


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