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  • 19-10-2021
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12x^2 + ax -20
if 3x + 4 is a factor of the expression above, what is the value of a?

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  • 19-10-2021

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

(3x + 4)(px + q) = 12x^2 + ax - 20

3px^2 + 3qx + 4px + 4q = 12x^2 + ax - 20

3px^2 = 12x^2

p = 4

4q = -20

q = -5

px + q = 4x - 5

(3x + 4)(4x - 5) =

= 12x^2 - 15x + 16x - 20

= 12x^2 + x - 20

= 12x^2 + ax - 20

ax = x

a = 1

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