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The polynomial 2x3+3x2+qx1 has the same reminder when divided by (x+2) and (x1). Find the value of the constant q.

A.

-11

B.

-9

C.

-3

D.

4

Correct answer is C

Using the remainder theorem, the remainder when a polynomial ax2+bx+c is divided by (xa) is equal to f(a).

2x3+3x2+qx1 divided by (x+2), the remainder = f(2)

f(2)=f(1)

f(2)=2(23)+3(22)+q(2)1=16+122q1=52q

f(1)=2(13)+3(12)+q(1)1=2+3+q1=4+q

4+q=52q4+5=2qq=3q

q=3