Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider the polynomial f(x)=x4+ax3−6x+2f(x)=x^{4}+ax^{3}-6x+2. (i) Given that f(1)=8f(1)=8, determine the value of aa. (ii) Using the value of aa obtained in part (i), calculate the remainder when f(x)f(x) is divided by (x+2)(x+2).

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