Exam

ISEE Upper Level

Section

Difficulty

Mathematics Achievement

Value of a in Polynomial Divisibility

Hard Algebra Polynomials

Given the polynomial expression:

$$P(x) = 4x^3 - 6x^2 + ax + 9$$

If the polynomial is divisible by $$x - 3$$, what must the value of $$a$$ be?

A

$$12$$

B

$$15$$

C

$$18$$

D

$$21$$

Hint

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