ICSE Class X Math 2013 Solved Paper

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Question : 5
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If (x2) is a factor of the expression 2x3+ ax2+bx14 and when the expression is divided by (x3) , it leaves a remainder 52 , find the values of a and b .
Solution:  
Let (x2) is a factor of the given expression.
x2=0
x=2
Given: 2x3+ax2+bx14=0
2(2)3+a(2)2+b(2)14=0
16+4a+2b14=0
4a+2b+2=0
4a+2b=2
2a+b=1... (i)
and when given expression is divided by (x3) .
x3=0
x=3
2x3+ax2+bx14=52
2(3)3+a(3)2+b(3)66=0
54+9a+3b66=0
9a+3b=12
3a+b=4 ............(ii)
Solving equation (i) and (ii),
2a+b=1
3a+b=4
()()()

a=5a=5
from (ii),
3×5+b=4
b=415=11
a=5 and b=11
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