9709/MayJune/2002/3/Q3

The polynomial x^4 + 4^2 + x + a is denoted by p(x). It is given that (x^2 + x + 2) is a factor of p(x). Find the value of a and the other quadratic factor of p(x).

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Reference: PYQ - May/June 2002 Paper 3 Q3