Two independent conditions

Two independent conditions

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The polynomial P(x)=x3+ax2+bx+6 has factor x-1 and leaves remainder 12 on division by x+2. Find a,b, and verify both conditions.

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Answer:\(a=0,\ b=-7\).

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