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for what values of a, a polynomial in standard form, equivalent to the product of (x^2+x-1)(x-a), does not contain x^2
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for what values of a, a polynomial in standard form, equivalent to the product of (x^2+x-1)(x-a), does not contain x^2

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Answer:

a = 1

Explanation:

(x²+x-1)(x-1) = x³+x²-x-x²-x+1 = x³-2x+1

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