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For what value of b will the polynomial P(x) = 4x^3 - 3x^2 + bx + 6 have the same remainder when it is divided by both x - 1 and x + 3?

 May 11, 2015

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4x^3 - 3x^2 + bx + 6  ... we can use the Remainder Theorem, here

So, if he remainders are equal, we have

4(1)^3 - 3(1)^2 + b(1) + 6 = 4(-3)^3 - 3(-3)^2 + b(-3) + 6

4 - 3 + b = -108 - 27 - 3b   simplify

1 + b = -135 - 3b

136 = -4b

b = -34

 

 

  

 May 11, 2015
 #1
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Best Answer

4x^3 - 3x^2 + bx + 6  ... we can use the Remainder Theorem, here

So, if he remainders are equal, we have

4(1)^3 - 3(1)^2 + b(1) + 6 = 4(-3)^3 - 3(-3)^2 + b(-3) + 6

4 - 3 + b = -108 - 27 - 3b   simplify

1 + b = -135 - 3b

136 = -4b

b = -34

 

 

  

CPhill May 11, 2015
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thank you so much 

 May 11, 2015

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