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The value of p for which the polynomial x3+4x2-px+8 is . . .

Question : The value of p for which the polynomial x3+4x2-px+8 is exactly divisible by (x-2).

Doubt by Yathartha

Solution : 

p(x)= x3+4x2-px+8
g(x)=x-2

Using Remainder Theorem
g(x)=0
x-2=0
x=2

p(2) = 0 (Given)

(2)3+4(2)2-p(2)+8 = 0
8+4(4)-2p+8 = 0
8+16-2p+8 = 0
-2p+32 = 0
-2p = -32
p = -32/-2
p = 16