The polynomial p(x)=x3 + ax2 + bx - 20 when divided by (x-5) and (x-3) leaves the - Maths - Polynomials

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The polynomial p(x)=x3 + ax2
+ bx - 20 when divided by (x-5) and (x-3) leaves the remainder 0
and -2 respectively Find the values of a and b

Lalit Mehra · Accepted Answer

Hi! Here is the answer to your question

Thus, the value of a and b are –9 and 24 respectively Cheers!

The polynomial p(x)=x3 + ax2 + bx - 20 when divided by (x-5) and (x-3) leaves the remainder 0 and -2 respectively. Find the values of a and b .