What is the remainder when (x17 + 1) is divided by (x + 1)?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 0.
If x + 1 = 0
⇒ x = -1
To get remainder, putting the value of x in (x17 + 1),
The remainder = (-1)17+ 1 = 0