Question
Mathematics Question on Factorisation
(x+a) is a factor of f(x), if
A
f(a)=0
B
f(−a)=0
C
f(a1)=0
D
f(a−1)=0
Answer
f(−a)=0
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): f(−a)=0
(x+a) is a factor of f(x), if
f(a)=0
f(−a)=0
f(a1)=0
f(a−1)=0
f(−a)=0
The correct option is (B): f(−a)=0