Question

Find the remainder obtained by dividing p(x) = x^2 + x -5 by x - 2. Also find the remainder without actual division​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x - 2= 0

x=2

p(x) = x^2 + x - 5

p(2) = 2^2 + 2 - 5

= 4 + 2 - 5

= 6 - 5

= 1

The remainder is 1.