If 1 is a zero of the polynomial p (x )= ax2-3(a-1)-1 , then find the value of a .​

If 1 is a zero of the polynomial p (x )= ax2-3(a-1)-1 , then find the value of a .​

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  1. Answer:

    a = 1

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If 1 is a zero of the polynomial p(x).

    Then, p(1) = 0.

    Now,

    p(1) = a(1)²-3(a-1)-1 = 0

    => a-3a+3-1 = 0

    => -2a+2 = 0

    => -2a = -2

    => a = 1

    Hope it helps you.

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