Which of the following expressions can divide both the polynomials x³ + 2x² – 5x + 2 and x³ + 4x² + x – 6 exactly?
I. x – 1
II. x + 1
III. x + 2
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A.I and II only
B.II and III only
C.I and III only
D.I only✓ Correct
Explanation
Check x = 1 in first poly: 1 + 2 – 5 + 2 = 0 ✓. In second: 1 + 4 + 1 – 6 = 0 ✓. So (x–1) divides both. Check x = –1 in first: –1 + 2 + 5 + 2 = 8 ≠ 0. So (x+1) does not divide. Check x = –2 in first: –8 + 8 + 10 + 2 = 12 ≠ 0. So (x+2) does not divide. Only I divides both.
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