Let P(x) be a polynomial, which when divided by x−3 and x−5 leaves remainders 10 and 6 respectively. If the polynomial is divided by (x−3)(x−5) then the remainder is
A
−2x+16
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B
16
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C
2x−16
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D
60
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Solution
The correct option is A−2x+16 Let the remainder be, ax+b From the given data, P(x)=(x−3)(x−5)q(x)+(ax+b)
When x=3, P(3)=10 and when x=5, P(5)=6 The remainder is, 3a+b=10 5a+b=6
Solving the above equations, a=−2,b=16 Thus, the remainder is, −2x+16.