Question 113956

Question 113956

The expression \(\mathrm{f}(x)={{x}^{3}}+a{{x}^{2}}+x+b\) has a factor of \(x+3\) and leaves a remainder of \(20\) when divided by \(x-2\). Find the value of \(a\) and of \(b\).

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Answer:a=4, b=-6.

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