Question
If xn - 1 is divisible by $\text{x}-\lambda,$ then the least positive integral value of $\lambda$ is:
- 1
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Solution:
Given
xn - 1
We know that
x = k is the root of the equation(x - 1)
⇒ xn - 1 = 0
⇒ xn = 1
Hence, the least positive integral value of $\lambda$ is 1.
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