If $$\(a\)$$ and $$\(c\)$$ are rational, and if $$\(x^{3}+c x^{2}-5 x+a=(x-c)(x-c)\left(x+\frac{a}{c^{2}}\right)\)$$, what are all possible values of $$\(a\)$$ ?

A.
1,2
B.
\(\pm 3\)
C.
\(\pm 5\)
D.
none of above
Mathematics
Competition
Math League
Exam No:2020 First Round Grades 10-12 Year:2020 Question No:23

Answer:

B

Knowledge points:

G10-12 - Algebra - Polynomials (Remainder Theorem, Divisibility)

Solution:

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