The polynomial x 3 + ax 2 + bx + 2, where a and b are constants,

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The polynomial x3 + ax2 + bx + 2, where a and b are constants, is denoted by f(x). It is given that x − 2 is a factor of f(x), and that when f(x) is divided by x + 1 the remainder is 21.

a. Find the value of a and the value of b.

b. Solve the equation f(x) = 0, giving the roots in exact form.

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