The polynomial p(x)=x^4-2x^3+3x^2-ax+3a-7 when divided by(x+1) the
remainder 19. Find the values of a. Also find the remainder when p(x) divided
by x+2.
Answers
Answer:
1/4 & 1/4
Step-by-step explanation:
I have taken a as p in the answer.
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Answer:
p(x) = x4 – 2x3 + 3x2 – ax + 3a – 7
Divisor = x + 1
x + 1 = 0
x = -1
So, substituting the value of x = – 1 in p(x),
we get,
p(-1) = (-1)4 – 2(-1)3 + 3(-1)2 – a(-1) + 3a – 7.
19 = 1 + 2 + 3 + a + 3a – 7
19 = 6 – 7 + 4a
4a – 1 = 19
4a = 20
a = 5
Since, a = 5.
We get the polynomial,
p(x) = x4 – 2x3 + 3x2 – (5)x + 3(5) – 7
p(x) = x4 – 2x3 + 3x2 – 5x + 15 – 7
p(x) = x4 – 2x3 + 3x2 – 5x + 8
As per the question,
When the polynomial obtained is divided by (x + 2),
We get, x + 2 = 0
m
x = – 2
So, substituting the value of x = – 2 in p(x), we get,
p(-2) = (-2)4 – 2(-2)3 + 3(-2)2 – 5(-2) + 8
⇒ p(-2) = 16 + 16 + 12 + 10 + 8
⇒ p(-2) = 62 Therefore, the remainder = 62.