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Problem

What is the remainder when $x^{51}+51$ is divided by $x+1$?

$\mathrm{(A)\ } 0 \qquad \mathrm{(B) \ }1 \qquad \mathrm{(C) \  } 49 \qquad \mathrm{(D) \  } 50 \qquad \mathrm{(E) \  }51$

Solution

From the Remainder Theorem, the remainder when $x^{51}+51$ is divided by $x+1$ is $(-1)^{51}+51=-1+51=50, \boxed{\text{D}}$.

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Problem 3
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Problem 5
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