The polynomial is exactly divisible by each of and

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · A Level · Mathematics · Algebra and Functions · Algebra and Functions

Problem

The polynomial s(x)=x3−2ax2+bx+6s(x)=x^{3}-2ax^{2}+bx+6 is exactly divisible by each of (x−1)(x-1) and (x+2)(x+2). Find the corresponding values of aa and bb.

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