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If 1/2 is a zero of the polynomial p (x) = 2x4 − ax3 + 4x2 + 2x + 1, then find the value of 'a'.
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If 1/2 is a zero of the polynomial p (x) = 2x4 − ax3 + 4x2 + 2x + 1, then find the value of 'a'.

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1/8 - a/8+ 1 + 1 + 1=0
A=-25
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