The polynomial leaves a remainder when divided by and a remainder when divided by

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Polynomials · Polynomials

Problem

The polynomial

p(x)=ax^{2}+bx+6

leaves a remainder

4

when divided by

x-1

and a remainder

-2

when divided by

x+2

. What is the value of

a+b

? (a)

4

(b)

0

(c)

-2

(d)

2