For the quadratic polynomial

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Polynomials · Polynomials

Problem

For the quadratic polynomial f(x)=3x2+ax+bf(x)=3x^2+ax+b, the remainders obtained on dividing f(x)f(x) by (x−1)(x-1) and by (x+2)(x+2) are equal. Also, x=−1x=-1 is a zero of f(x)f(x). Determine the values of aa and bb.

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