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Divide x3 - 2x2 - 5x + 6 by (x - 1)

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JAMB 1990

Divide x3 - 2x2 - 5x + 6 by (x - 1)

  • A. x2 - x - 6
  • B. x2 - 5x + 6
  • C. x2 - 7x + 6
  • D. x2 - 5x - 6
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Step 1: Just multiply each of the options by ( x - 1 ) 

Step 2: Then collect like terms to derive the same equation found in the question.

 

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