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  1. If (x – 2) is a factor of x2 + 3Qx – 2Q, then the value of Q is
    1. 2
    2. –2
    3. 1
    4. –1
Correct Option: D

P(x) = x2 + 3Qx – 2Q
∵  (x – 2) is a factor of P(x).
∴  P(2) = 0
⇒  (2)2 + 3Q × 2 – 2Q = 0
⇒  4 + 6Q – 2Q = 0
⇒  4Q + 4 = 0
⇒  4Q = – 4 ⇒ Q = –1



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