Question

Divide p(x) = 3x2 + x + 7 by (x + 2) using

synthetic division and find the remainder.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

p(x) = 3x2 + x + 7

Substituting x = – 2,

we get p(-2) = 3(2)2 + (-2) + 7

= 12 – 2 + 7

∴ p(-2) = 17