When f(x) = ax^3− x^2 + 2x + b is divided by x – 1, the remainder is 10. When, it is divided by x – 2, the remainder is 51. Find a and b.

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When f(x) = ax^3− x^2 + 2x + b is divided by x – 1, the remainder is 10. When, it is divided by x – 2, the remainder is

51. Find a and b.

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