ArunApproved Tutor Answer8 Years agoDear Swati x = 1 +2ihencex – 1 = 2isquaring the both sides x^2 + 1 – 2x = – 4hencex^2 – 2x + 5 = 0 now divide the given polynomial by ( x^2 – 2x + 5 ) , remainder will be the answer. RegardsArun (askIITians forum expert)