Question

Suppose f(x) = x² − 2x³ + ax²+x+3, where a is a constant. If f(3) = 2, then
what is a?

Answer 1

a =
`(41)/(9)`

Explanation:

Evaluate f(3):

f(3) = (3)² -2(3)³ + a(3)² +3 +3

9a - 39 = 2

9a = 41

a =
`(41)/(9)`