2009 · Q94
When (x 3 – 2x 2 + px – q) is divided by (x 2 – 2x 3), the remainder is (x – 6). What are the values of p, q respectively?
Elementary MathematicsAlgebra
- A-2,-6
- B2, – 6
- C-2,6
- D2,6
Explanation
Division by x² − 2x − 3 leaves (p+3)x − q = x − 6, so p = −2, q = 6.