The remainder when dividing f(x) by (x+2)(x-1) is (7x-5) Note that (x+2)(x-1) = x^2+x-2 is quadratic, so if we divide another polynomial by it then the remainder will be 0, a non-zero constant or a linear polynomial. Any remainder of greater degree could be divided further. More @Wikipedia
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