PAPER 1 5. FACTORS OF POLYNOMIALS J2010 2 The expression 6x3 + ax? – (a + 1)x + b has a remainder of 15 when divided by x+2 and of 24 when divided by x + 1. Show that a = 8 and find the value of b.

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PAPER 1
5. FACTORS OF POLYNOMIALS
page 13
J2010
2 The expression 6x + ax? – (a + 1)x + b has a remainder of 15 when divided by x+2 and a remainder
of 24 when divided by x+ 1. Show that a = 8 and find the value of b.
Transcribed Image Text:PAPER 1 5. FACTORS OF POLYNOMIALS page 13 J2010 2 The expression 6x + ax? – (a + 1)x + b has a remainder of 15 when divided by x+2 and a remainder of 24 when divided by x+ 1. Show that a = 8 and find the value of b.
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