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Published on: August 12, 2026
The polynomial
is exactly divisible by
, if
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Step 1: Roots of 
Roots are cube roots of unity (except 1):

Divisible if
and 
Step 2: Substitute 


So 
Similarly, 
Step 3: Condition on exponents
The powers must be integers to apply
properly.
So m, n, k must be integers
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