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When the polynomial x6−2x5+3x2+4 is divided by x+1 the remainder is :

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6
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10
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3
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5
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Solution

The correct option is B 10
For finding the remainder, we need to use remainder theorom
let p(x)=x62x5+3x2+4
x3−2x2+x+1
Hence, to find the remainder on dividing by x+1, we need to equate it to 0 and put that value of x in p(x).
x+1=0
x=1
p(1)=remainder=(1)62(1)5+3(1)2+4
p(1)=10

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