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Theory of expressions
Question

Polynomial P(x) contains only terms of odd degree. When P(x) is divided by (x - 3), the remainder is 6. If P(x) is divided by (x2 - 9), then the remainder is g(x). Then the value of g(10) is______.

Moderate
Solution

As P(x) is an odd function. 
Hence, P(x)=P(x)  P(3)=P(3)=6
Let P(x)=Qx29+ax+b
(where Q is quotient and (ax + b): g(x) = remainder) 
Now P(3)=3a+b=6                          (1)
   P(-3)=-3a+b=-6                    (2)
Hence, b = 0 and a = 2
Hence, g(x)=2xg(10)=20.

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