(x+1) is a factor of xⁿ + 1 only if

(i) n is an odd integer

(ii) n is an even integer

(iii) n is a negative integer

(iv) n is a positive integer

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Solution

The linear polynomial is a factor of only if

If n is odd integer, then

Hence, the correct option is (a).

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