Question
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 + x2243is divided by x2 ā1 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
ā Choice (2) is correct.