The expression x 3 6x 2 + ax + b is exactly divisible by (x
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The expression x3 − 6x2 + ax + b is exactly divisible by (x − 1) and (x − 3).
a. Find two simultaneous equations for a and b.
b. Hence find the values of a and b.
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