If the polynomial (x4+2x3+8x2+12x+18) is divided by another polynomial (x2+5) the remainder comes out to be (px+q). Find values of p and q.
A
p=2q=3
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B
p=2q=2
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C
p=3q=2
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D
p=3q=3
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Solution
The correct option is Ap=2q=3 Let f(x)=(x4+2x3+8x2+12x+18) and g(x)=(x2+5)
On dividing f(x) by g(x), we get
Now, px+9=2x+3⇒p=2,q=3 ( By comparing the coefficient of x and constant term)