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Let $f(x)$ be a polynomial of degree greater than $2$. If $f(1) = 2$ and $f(2) = 3$, find the remainder when $f(x)$ is divided by $(x-1)(x-2)$.

 Jan 6, 2021

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As follows:

 

 Jan 7, 2021
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By the Remainder Theorem, the remainder is 4x - 3.

 Jan 7, 2021
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Please show your working.

Melody  Jan 7, 2021
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As follows:

 

Alan Jan 7, 2021
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Thanks Alan,

That makes good sense :)

Melody  Jan 7, 2021

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