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The polynomial P(x)P(x) has (x−1)2(x-1)^2 as a factor. Given that P(x)P(x) is of the form P(x)=2x4−3x3+ax2+bx−6P(x)=2x^4-3x^3+ax^2+bx-6, find aa and bb.

Aa=−4, b=11a=-4,\ b=11
Ba=−4, b=−11a=-4,\ b=-11
Ca=−6, b=13a=-6,\ b=13
Da=−6, b=−13a=-6,\ b=-13
EThere is insufficient information to determine aa and bb

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