Solve the Problem $x ^ { 56 } - 20$ Is Divided By

question 378

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Find the remainder when $x ^ { 56 } - 20$ is divided by $x - 1$ .

• A) 19
• B) \(- 19\)
• C) 21
• D) \(- 21\)

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