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Standard VIII
Mathematics
Divisibility Rules in Reference with Factors
Use synthetic...
Question
Use synthetic division method for performing following divisions. Write whether the divisor is a factor of divided. Justify
(
3
p
4
−
4
p
3
−
3
p
−
1
)
÷
(
p
−
1
)
A
It is not a factor of dividend
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B
It is a factor of dividend
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C
Cannot be determined
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D
None of above
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Solution
The correct option is
A
It is not a factor of dividend
(
3
p
4
−
4
p
3
−
3
p
−
1
)
÷
(
p
−
1
)
1
+
3
−
4
+
0
−
3
−
1
+
3
−
1
−
1
−
4
+
3
−
1
−
1
−
4
−
5
Here remainder is
(
−
5
)
Hence,
(
p
−
1
)
is not a factor
(
3
p
4
−
4
p
3
−
3
p
−
1
)
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(i) (3p
4
-
4p
3
-
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-
1)
÷
(p
-
1)