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  1. If the polynomials ax3 + 4x2 -3x - 4 and x3 - 4x + a leave the same remainder when divided by (x - 3). Then, what is the value of a ?
    1. 2
    2. -1
    3. 3
    4. 4
Correct Option: B

Since, p(x) = ax3 + 4x2 + 3x - 4 and q(x) = x3 -4x + a divided by x - 3, hence p(3) = q(3)
⇒ a x 33 + 4 x 32 + 3 x 3 - 4 = 33 - 4 x 3 + a
∴ a = -1



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