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Find the values of p and q so that x4 + px3 + 2x2 − 3 + q is divisible by (x2 – 1).

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Let f(x) = x4 + px3 + 2x2 − 3 + q be the given polynomial

From factor theorem, 

If (x-1) and (x+1) are factors of f(x) then f(1) = 0 and ff(-1) = 0 respectively

 

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