Question

If $$(x^{50} - 1)$$ is divided by $$(x - 1)$$, then the remainder is ______.

Options

• 0

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• 49

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Answer 1

If $$(x^{50} - 1)$$ is divided by $$(x - 1)$$, then the remainder is 0.

Explanation:

$$f(1) = 1^{50} - 1 = 0$$, so the remainder is zero.