1986 AHSME Problems/Problem 24: Difference between revisions
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p(x) must be a factor of 3(x^4+6x^2+25)-(3x^4+4x^2+28x+5)=14x^2-28x+70=14(x^2-2x+5). Therefore p(x)=x^2 -2x+5 and p(1)=4 | |||
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Problem
Let 
, where 
and 
are integers.
If 
is a factor of both 
and 
, what is 
?
Solution
p(x) must be a factor of 3(x^4+6x^2+25)-(3x^4+4x^2+28x+5)=14x^2-28x+70=14(x^2-2x+5). Therefore p(x)=x^2 -2x+5 and p(1)=4
Answer: (D) 4
See also
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