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31 October, 04:47

The polynomial (x - 1) * 2 is a factor of the polynomial ax3 + bx2 + 1. find a and

b. justify your answer.

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  1. 31 October, 05:09
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    If (x-1) is a factor then P (1) = a (1) ^3 + b (1) ^2 + 1 = 0 (by the factor theorem)

    so a + b = - 1

    Also (x - 1) ^2 = x^2 - 2x + 1

    so a = 1 and b = - 2 Answer
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