Mathematics

The value of p for which (x - p) is a factor of x3 - px2 + x + 5 is:

  1. -5

  2. -4

  3. 5

  4. p + 5

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Answer

Given,

f(x) = x3 - px2 + x + 5

⇒ x - p = 0

⇒ x = p.

Since, (x - p) is the factor of f(x), thus f(p) = 0.

f(p) = (p)3 - p(p)2 + p + 5

⇒ 0 = p3 - p3 + p + 5

⇒ 0 = p + 5

⇒ p = -5.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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