For what value of m is x3 -2mx2 +16 divisible by x + 2?

Question:

For what value of m is x3 -2mx2 +16 divisible by x + 2?

Solution:

Let p(x) = x3 -2mx2 +16

Since, p(x) is divisible by (x+2), then remainder = 0

P(-2) = 0

=> (-2)3 -2m(-2)2 + 16=0

=> -8-8m+16=0

=> 8=8 m

m = 1

Hence, the value of m is 1 .

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