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If both x+1 and x1 are factors of ax3+x22x+b, find the values of a and b

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a=2,b=1
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a=2,b=1
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a=2,b=1
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a=2,b=1
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Solution

The correct option is D a=2,b=1
f(x)=9x3+x22x+b
f(1)=0a+b=1...(i)
f(1)=0ab=3...(ii)
Solving(i)&(ii)a=2,b=1

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