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Find the dividend if the divisor is (x + 2), quotient is (4x - 5) and the remainder is 12.

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Find the dividend if the divisor is (x + 2), quotient is (4x - 5) and the remainder is 12.
  • A4x2 + 5x + 2
  • B4x2 + 3x + 2
  • C4x2  –  3x + 2
  • D4x2 + 3x  –  2
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We know that dividend = divisor × quotient + remainder

= (x + 2) × (4x - 5) + 12

= 4x2 + 8x - 5x - 10 + 12

∴ Dividend = 4x2 + 3x + 2