Remainders of Polynomial Division
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January 11, 2009
algebrapolynomial
Problem Statement
When y^2 \plus{} my \plus{} 2 is divided by y \minus{} 1 the quotient is and the remainder is . When y^2 \plus{} my \plus{} 2 is divided by y \plus{} 1 the quotient is and the remainder is . If R_1 \equal{} R_2 then is:
(A)\ 0 \qquad (B)\ 1 \qquad (C)\ 2 \qquad (D)\ \minus{} 1 \qquad (E)\ \text{an undetermined constant}