Mathematics
If a polynomial f(x) = x4 - 2x3 + 3x2 - ax - b leaves remainders 5 and 19 when divided by (x - 1) and (x + 1) respectively, find the values of a and b. Hence, determine the remainder when f(x) is divided by (x - 2).
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