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In each of the following two polynomials, find the value of a, if x − a is factor:

(i) x6 − ax5 + x4 − ax3 + 3x − a + 2

(ii x5 − a2x3 + 2x + a + 1)

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Solution

(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.


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