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Find the value of a so that (x + 6) is a factor of the polynomial (x3 + 5x2 - 4x + a).

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Let f(x) = x3 + 5x2 - 4x + a.

Given,

Factor: x + 6

Thus, on dividing x3 + 5x2 - 4x + a by x + 6, remainder will be zero.

⇒ f(-6) = 0

⇒ (-6)3 + 5(-6)2 - 4(-6) + a = 0

⇒ -216 + 180 + 24 + a = 0

⇒ -12 + a = 0

⇒ a = 12.

Hence, the value of a = 12.

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