When the expression x^4 + ax^3 + 5x^2 + bx + 6 is divided by (x – 2), the remainder is 16. When it is divided by (x + 1) the remainder is 10. Determine the value of the constant a.
When the expression x^4 + ax^3 + 5x^2 + bx + 6 is divided by (x – 2), the remainder is 16. When it is divided by (x + 1) the remainder is 10. Determine the value of the constant a.
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