Given that for all real values of , find the constants , and . The polynomial leaves a remainder of and when divided by and respectively. Find the remainder when is divided by .
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Worked solution
7(a)
1. Find A by substituting x = 1
Let :
2. Find C by substituting x = 0
Let (using ):
3. Find B by comparing coefficients of x^3
Expanding the right side, the term is .
Comparing coefficients of :
4. Verify with the x coefficient
Expand: .
Coefficient of : ✓, and coefficient of : ✓.
Thus , , .
Answer
, ,
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