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The polynomial has as a factor and leaves remainder when divided by . Find the value of and .

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let .Since is a factor, by the Factor Theorem, :


Since leaves a remainder of 4 when divided by , by the Remainder Theorem, :


Add Equation 1 and Equation 2:


Substitute back into Equation 2:

Thus, and .

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The polynomial has as a factor and leaves remainder when divided by . Find the value of and .
A
B
C
D

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