(i)[2]
You are told that $(x + 1)$ is a factor of $p(x)$. Find the value of $a$.
(ii)[2]
When $a$ takes this value, find the remainder when $p(x)$ is divided by $(x + 3)$.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Algebra
Algebra — practice question
The polynomial $2x^3 + ax^2 - ax - 12$, with $a$ as a constant, is represented by $p(x)$.