Find the value of “x” in the polynomial 2a2 + 2xa + 5a + 10 if (a + x) is one of its factors.
Find the value of “x” in the polynomial 2a2 + 2xa + 5a + 10 if (a + x) is one of its factors.
Pawan Prajapati , 4 Years ago
Grade 12
10 grade maths> Find the value of “x” in the polynomial 2...
1 AnswersHarshit Singh
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Dear Student
Say, f(a) = 2a^2+ 2xa + 5a + 10
Since, (a + x) is a factor of 2a^2+ 2xa + 5a + 10,
f(-x) = 0
So, f(-x) = 2x^2– 2x^2– 5x + 10 = 0
Or, -5x + 10 = 0
Thus, x = 2
Thanks
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