What is the remainder obtained when the polynomial P(x) = x7+9x5+5x3+x−1 is divided by x–1?
A
15
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B
0
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C
1
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D
5
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Solution
The correct option is A 15 As per remainder theorem, the remainder obtained when the polynomial is divided by x−1 will be same as the value of the polynomial at x=1. P(1)=17+9×(1)5+5×(1)3+1−1=15. Thus remainder when x7+9x5+5x3+x−1 is divided by x–1 is 15.