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Question: The remainder obtained when the polynomial x + x<sup>3</sup> + x<sup>9</sup> + x<sup>27</sup> + x<s...

The remainder obtained when the polynomial

x + x3 + x9 + x27 + x81 + x2243x^{2^{243}}is divided by x2 –1 is:

A

6x + 1

B

5x + 1

C

4x

D

6x

Answer

5x + 1

Explanation

Solution

Put x2 = 1 in the given polynomial

x + x2. x + (x2)4. x + (x2)13. x + (x2)40. x + (x2)243

= 5x + 1

⇒ Choice (2) is correct.