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If x2 is a factor of p(x)=ax4, q(x)=bx2+3x+9 and r(x)=3xc, what is the value of a+4b+c ?

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12
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-12
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-13
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13
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Solution

The correct option is C -13
(x2) is a factor of p(x)=ax4
p(2)=0
2a4=0
a=2

Also,
(x2) is also a factor of q(x)=bx2+3x+9
q(2)=0
4b+12+9=0
4b=21

Also,
(x2) is also a factor of r(x)=3xc,
r(2)=0
3(2)c=0
c=6

a+4b+c=221+6=13

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