SOLUTION: the remainders when f(x)=x³+ax²+bx+c is divided by (x-1),(x+2) and (x-2) are respectively 2,-1 and 15, find the quotient and remainder when f(x) is divided by (x+1).

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Question 1111313: the remainders when f(x)=x³+ax²+bx+c is divided by (x-1),(x+2) and (x-2) are respectively 2,-1 and 15, find the quotient and remainder when f(x) is divided by (x+1).
Answer by ikleyn(52788)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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I will use the Remainder theorem. I will make all necessary explanations and references, but will not go in details.


Based on the Remainder theorem, from the given part you have these equations

f(1)  =  2,   or  1^3    + a*1^2    + b*1    + c =  2    (1)

f(-2) = -1,   or  (-2)^3 + a*(-2)^2 + b*(-2) + c = -1    (2)

f(2)  = 15,   or  2^3    + a*2^2    + b*2    + c = 15    (3)


Simplifying

 1 +  a +  b + c =  2       (1')
-8 + 4a - 2b + c = -1       (2')
 8 + 4a + 2b + c = 15       (3')


Simplifying one more time

      a +  b + c = 1        (1'')
     4a - 2b + c = 7        (2'')
     4a + 2b + c = 7        (3'')

Subtract (2'') from (3''). You will get  4b = 0  ====>  b = 0.

Now substitute this value of b into eqs (1'')  and (2'').  You will get

     a + c = 1        (4)
    4a + c = 7        (5)

--------------------------------------- Subtract (4) from (5)

          3a = 6  ====>  a = 2


Then  from (4)  c = 1 - 2 = -1


Thus I restored the 3-rd degree polynomial. It is

f(x) = .


The rest is pure mechanical work:


f(x) = (x+1)*(x^2 + x -1).


Answer.  The quotient under the question is  (x^2 + x - 1).  The remainder is  0.

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   Theorem   (the remainder theorem)
   1. The remainder of division the polynomial    by the binomial    is equal to the value    of the polynomial.
   2. The binomial    divides the polynomial    if and only if the value of    is the root of the polynomial  ,  i.e.  .
   3. The binomial    factors the polynomial    if and only if the value of    is the root of the polynomial  ,  i.e.  .


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