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If (x+a) is a factor of the polynomial 2x² + 2ax + 5x + 10, then the value of a is:

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  • A2
  • B-2
  • C5
  • D-5
Explanation

If (x+a) is a factor, then x = -a is a zero of the polynomial. So, 2(-a)² + 2a(-a) + 5(-a) + 10 = 0. This simplifies to 2a² - 2a² - 5a + 10 = 0, which means -5a + 10 = 0. Therefore, 5a = 10, and a = 2.

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