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  1. Aug 30th 2013, 09:33 AM #1
    Suvadip
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    When x+x1998+x1999+x2000+x2001 is divided by x3-x, find the remainder


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  2. Aug 30th 2013, 09:55 AM #2
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    Re: theory of equation

    Hi,
    Let your polynomial be p(x). Then p(x)=(x3-x)q(x) + ax2 + bx + c where a, b and c are unknowns to be determined. Evaluate this equation at x=0, 1 and -1. You should then be able to find the unknowns.
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