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If the polynomial f(x) = ax3 + bx − c is divisible by the polynomial g(x) = x2 + bx + c, then ab =

(a) 1
(b) 1c
(c) −1
(d) -1c

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Solution

We have to find the value of

Given is divisible by the polynomial

We must have

, for all x

So put x = 0 in this equation

Since , so

Hence, the correct alternative is .


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