SOLUTION: This one stumps me and the book if NO help, no examples given that (3x-a)(x-2)(x-7)=3x^3-32x^2+81x-70, determine value of a???? I had no idea where to start.

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given that (3x-a)(x-2)(x-7)=3x^3-32x^2+81x-70, determine value of a????
I had no idea where to start. This question is from textbook

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3x-a)(x-2)(x-7)=3x^3-32x^2+81x-70, determine value of a
Whey you multiply the constant terms of the three factors
you get (-a)(-2)(-7)=-14a
That product of constant terms must equal -70
EQUATION:
-14a=-70
a=5
Cheers,
stan H.

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