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Find the number which should be added to x2 + x + 3 so that the resulting polynomial is completely divisible by (x + 3).

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Find the number which should be added to x2 + x + 3 so that the resulting polynomial is completely divisible by (x + 3).

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Solution

Let the required number be k.

Let f(x) = x2 + x + 3 + k

It is given that f(x) is divisible by (x + 3).

∴ Remainder = 0

f(–3) = 0

(–3)2 + (–3) + 3 + k = 0

9 – 3 + 3 + k = 0

9 + k = 0

k = –9

Thus, the required number is –9.

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Chapter 8: Factorization of Polynomials (Remainder and Factor Theorems) - Exercise 8 (C) [Page 112]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 8 Factorization of Polynomials (Remainder and Factor Theorems)
Exercise 8 (C) | Q 10. | Page 112

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