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One of the factors of the polynomial

x + 2x² + px +q, where p and q are
constant is (x + 1). The polynomial
leaves a remainder of 12 when divided
by (x - 2)
i) Find the values of p and q.
ii) With these values of p and q,
factorize the polynomial completely.​

User Spieden
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Answer:

p = 2/3 while q = 5/3

Hope it helps, cos I'm kinda busy to give the explanation

User Jayesh Bhoi
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