5) If (x - 5) is a factor of 2r3 - 7px + (p - 12),
find the value of p.
{ANS: p = 7)​

the value of p is 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Given function;

f(x) = 2x³ - 7px + (p - 12)

factor of the given function = x - 5

Apply remainder theorem to solve for p

f(x - 5) = 0

x - 5 = 0

x = 5

f(5) = 2(5)³ - 7p(5) + (p - 12) = 0

        2(125) - 35p  + p - 12 = 0

         250 - 34p  - 12 = 0

        238  - 34p = 0  

           34p  = 238

                p = 238/34

                 p = 7

Therefore, the value of p is 7