(i) Let be the given polynomial.
By factor theorem, (x − a) is a factor of the polynomial if f(a) = 0
Therefore,
Thus, the value of a is − 1.
(ii) Let be the given polynomial.
By factor theorem, (x − a) is a factor of f(x), if f(a) = 0.
Therefore,
Thus, the value of a is − 1/3.