AP EAMCET2003MathematicsQuadratic Equation
Let a 0 and p(x) be a polynomial of degree greater than 2. If p(x) leaves remainders a and -a when divided respectively by x+a and x-a , then the remainder when p(x) is divided by x^2-a^2 is :
Options
- Ax
- B-x
- C-2 x
- D2 x
Correct answer
B. -x
Step-by-step solution
Let the remainder be R(x) , then R(x)=P(x)+q Given, R(-a)=a -P a+q=a (i) and R(a)=-a P a+q=-a (ii) On solving Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get P=1, q=0 R(x)=-x