The polynomial satisfies and leaves a remainder when divided by

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Problem

The polynomial

p(x)=x^{3}+ax^{2}+bx+6

satisfies

p(-2)=0

and leaves a remainder

12

when divided by

(x-1)

. What is the value of

a

? (a)

4

(b)

3

(c)

2

(d)

0