The function f is defined by f(x) = 2x³ − x² − 18x + 9. If f(x) ≡ (x − 3)(ax² + bx + c), find the values of a, b and c.
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- a = 7, b = 3, c = −3
- a = 3, b = 1/2, c = −3
- a = −3, b = 1, c = 2
- a = 2, b = 5, c = −3
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