Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Algebra

Algebra — practice question

If the polynomial $ax^3 + 4ax^2 - 7x - 5$ is divided by $(x + 2)$, then the remainder equals $33$.
(main)[2]

Find the value of constant $a$.

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