Answer:
see explanation
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the Remainder theorem
If f(x) is divided by (x - h) then f(h) = remainder, thus
f(3) = 3³ + a(3)² + b(3) + 4 = 10, that is
27 + 9a + 3b + 4 = 10
9a + 3b + 31 = 10 ( subtract 31 from both sides )
9a + 3b = - 21 → (1)
f(- 1) = (- 1)³ + a(- 1)² + b(- 1) + 4 = 6, that is
- 1 + a - b + 4 = 6
a - b + 3 = 6 ( subtract 3 from both sides )
a - b = 3 → (2)
Rearrange (2) expressing a in terms of b
a = 3 + b → (3)
Substitute a = 3 + b into (1)
9(3 + b) + 3b = - 21 ← distribute and simplify left side
27 + 9b + 3b = - 21
12b + 27 = - 21 ( subtract 27 from both sides )
12b = - 48 ( divide both sides by 12 )
b = - 4
Substitute b = - 4 into (3)
a = 3 - 4 = - 1
Hence a = - 1 and b = - 4
