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Write the remainder when [x ^2 -1] is divided by (x-1)

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

f(x) = x^2 - 1

x - 1 = 0
x = 1

f(1) = 1^2 - 1
f(1) = 1-1
f(1) = 0

So the remainder is 0
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