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If \(p(x)=x^3+ax+b\), \(p(1)=6\), and \(p(-2)=-9\), what is the value of \(a\)?

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Correct answer: 2

Substituting \(x=1\) gives \(1+a+b=6\), so \(a+b=5\). Substituting \(x=-2\) gives \(-8-2a+b=-9\), so \(-2a+b=-1\). Subtracting the second equation from the first yields \(3a=6\), hence \(a=2\). Therefore, option B is correct. Exam tip: when substituting a negative value in a cubic polynomial, carefully retain the sign of \((-2)^3=-8\).

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PolynomialsCubic PolynomialLinear EquationsParameter EvaluationPolynomials In One VariableMathematicsClass 10 Mcq

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