SkullZChief
SkullZChief SkullZChief
  • 11-08-2020
  • Mathematics
contestada

If (x + 2) is a factor of x3 – 19x – p, find the value of p. Help please​

Respuesta :

konrad509
konrad509 konrad509
  • 11-08-2020

If [tex]x-a[/tex] is a factor of a polynomial [tex]P(x)[/tex] then, [tex]a[/tex] is its root.

So [tex]-2[/tex] is a root of [tex]x^3-19x-p[/tex]

[tex](-2)^3-19\cdot(-2)-p=0\\-8+38-p=0\\p=30[/tex]

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What happens to the kinetic energy of a roller coaster as it approaches its lowest point and loses its potential energy?
What is an example of a strong acid?
more than 200 different types of cells exist in the human body.Why do you think these cells are important for various body functions?Explain your response.
Un cuerpo permanecerá en movimiento rectilíneo uniforme o en reposo si la fuerza neta sobre él es nula o si sobre este no actúa ninguna fuerza". ¿A qué concepto
I JUST NEED THIS ONE
How many Carbon Atoms are there on the PRODUCT SIDE
I need help ASAP anyone please
What is reduction potential?​
find the value of x. what is the relationship of these 2 angles? set up and solve an equation
If a litre of juice costs 85, what would be the cost of 4 litres of juice?​