If ax^3+bx^2-5x+2 has x+2 as a factor and leaves remainder 12 when divided by x-2 .Find a and b
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Answer: CASE(I)
Let x=-2,
a(-2)3 + b(-2)2 -5(-2) +2=0
-8a+4b+10+2=0
-8a+4b+12=0 ...... (i)
CASE(II)
Let x=2
a(2)3 +b(2)2-5(2) +2=12
8a +4b-10+2=12
8a+4b-8=12
8a+4b=20 ........(ii)
from (i) and(ii)
-8a+4b=-12 8a+4b=20
8b=8 b=1
Now, 8a+4(1)=20 8a=16 a=16/8 a=2
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