Question

If expression `x^3 + x^2 - 5x + λ`. is divisible by `(x - 2)` then what will be the value of λ?

Options

• 2

• – 2

• – 3

• 4

Answer 1

– 2

Explanation:

`(x - 2)` is a factor `x` = 2 satisfied.

`2^3 + 2^2 - 10 + lambda` = 0

⇒ λ = – 2