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If x25 + x24 is divided by (x + 1), the result is :

  1. 49

  2. 1

  3. 0

  4. -1

Factorisation

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Answer

By remainder theorem,

The remainder theorem states that when a polynomial f(x) is divided by (x - a), then the remainder = f(a).

Given,

⇒ x + 1 = 0

⇒ x = -1.

Substituting x = -1 in x25 + x24, we get :

⇒ (-1)25 + (-1)24

⇒ -1 + 1

⇒ 0.

Hence, Option 3 is the correct option.

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