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Let \(P(x) = x^2 + bx + c\) be a quadratic polynomial with real coefficients such that \(\int_0^1 P(x)\,dx = 1\) and \(P(x)\) leaves remainder 5 when it is divided by \((x - 2)\). Then the value of \(9(b + c)\) is equal to :

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Form two linear equations in b and c from the integral condition and the remainder theorem.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

\(\int_0^1 (x^2 + bx + c)\,dx = \frac{1}{3} + \frac{b}{2} + c = 1\Rightarrow \frac{b}{2} + c = \frac{2}{3}\) ... (i)
Remainder theorem: \(P(2) = 4 + 2b + c = 5\Rightarrow 2b + c = 1\) ... (ii)
(ii) \(-\) (i): \(\frac{3b}{2} = \frac{1}{3}\Rightarrow b = \frac{2}{9}\). Then \(c = 1 - \frac{4}{9} = \frac{5}{9}\).
\(b + c = \frac{7}{9}\), so \(9(b + c) = 7\).
Answer: (3) 7
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