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Post-UTME Mathematics 2018 Objective — Question 1

Question 1 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Find a linear function that represents m, if 2x3 + 11x2 + 17x + 6 = m(x+3)(2x+1).

  • A. x + 2Correct
  • B. x + 1
  • C. x - 1
  • D. x - 2

Explanation

Dividing 2x^3+11x^2+17x+6 by (x+3)(2x+1)=2x^2+7x+3 gives the linear quotient x+2.

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