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JAMB Mathematics 2005 Question 13

Question 13

Polynomials

Divide 6x2 − 13x + 5 by 2x − 1

  1. A.3x + 5
  2. B.3x − 5
  3. C.5x − 3
  4. D.5x + 3
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Answer: B (3x − 5)

Explanation

6x2 − 13x + 5 = (2x − 1)(3x − 5), so the quotient is 3x − 5.