alleryx³+ax²+bx+5 leaves equal remainders on x−1 and x+1. Find b.
A−1
B5
C−5
D1
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. −1
Equating f(1)=a+b+6 and f(−1)=a−b+4 gives b=−1.
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