Determine the value of a so that
a.x-1 is a factor of 2x^2+x^2+2A+4
b.x+1 is a factor of x^3+k^2x^2-2Ax-16
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Determine the value of a so that
a.x-1 is a factor of 2x^2+x^2+2A+4
b.x+1 is a factor of x^3+k^2x^2-2Ax-16
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substitute since it is a factor the value of the equation is 0
0 = 2(1)^3+(1)^2+2A+4 (i assume that it is a typo)
A = -7/2
b. same process as letter a
x=-1
0 = -1+k^2+2A-16
A = (17-k^2)/2