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The remainder obtained when (x4+4x3+2) is divided by (x+1) = .

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10
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-10
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-1
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Solution

The correct option is C -1
According to the remainder theorem, the remainder obtained when a polynomial f(x) is divided by (xa) is f(a).
Given, f(x) = x4+4x3+2.
Comparing (xa) with (x+1),
a = -1.
f(-1) = (1)4+4× (1)3+2 = -1
Hence, remainder = -1

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