If the polynomial ax + bx– 17x-9 is divided x +1, the remainder is -22. If it is divided by x-2, the remainder is 113, what is the value of a+b? a. 15 C. 24 b. 9 d. 135

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If the polynomial ax + bx-17x-9
is divided x +1, the remainder is -22. If
it is divided by x-2, the remainder is
113 , what is the value of a+b?
a. 15
C. 24
b. 9
d. 135
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 3: If the polynomial ax + bx-17x-9 is divided x +1, the remainder is -22. If it is divided by x-2, the remainder is 113 , what is the value of a+b? a. 15 C. 24 b. 9 d. 135
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