Find the value of a for which (1-2a) x²+5ax+(a-1)(a-8) is divisible by x-2 but not by x-1.

Vier asked Sep 26, 2023

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Find the value of a for which (1-2a) x²+5ax+(a-1)(a-8) is divisible by x-2 but not by x-1.

Fat Monk answered Oct 1, 2023

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