Question

Can someone please check my answer? I really need help with this

Answer 1

Answer:

a = – 8

Step-by-step explanation:

From the question:

When P(x) = 2x³ – ax² + 4x – 4 is divided by x – 1, it gives a reminder of 10.

To obtain the value of a, we shall equate x – 1 to 0 as illustrated below:

x – 1 = 0

x = 0 + 1

x = 1

Next, we shall substitute the value of x into 2x³ – ax² + 4x – 4 and equating it to 10 as illustrated below:

2x³ – ax² + 4x – 4 = 10

x = 1

2(1)³ – a(1)² + 4(1) – 4 = 10

2 – a + 4 – 4 = 10

2 – a = 10

Collect like terms

– a = 10 – 2

– a = 8

Divide through by –1

a = – 8

Therefore, the value of a is –8.