1950 AHSME Problems/Problem 20

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Problem

When $x^{13}+1$ is divided by $x-1$, the remainder is:

$\textbf{(A)}\ 1\qquad\textbf{(B)}\ -1\qquad\textbf{(C)}\ 0\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ 2\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \text{None of these answers}$

Solution

Solution 1

Use synthetic division, and get that the remainder is $\boxed{\mathrm{(D)}\ 2.}$

Solution 2

By the remainder theorem, the remainder is equal to the expression $x^{13}+1$ when $x=1.$ This gives the answer of $\boxed{(\mathrm{D})\ 2.}$

EDIT: This solution is invalid because x can't be 1.

See Also

1950 AHSC (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 19
Followed by
Problem 21
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