Question

find the remainder when x 4 - 2 x cube + 3 x square - 5 x + 8 is divided by x minus 2

Answer 1

Answer:

Find remainder using remainder theorem,

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Find zero of x - 2

x - 2 = 0

x = 2

2. Substitute x = 2 in the given equation

x 4 - 2 x cube + 3 x square - 5 x + 8

(2)^4 - 2(2)^3 + 3(2)^2 - 5(2) + 8

16 - 16 + 12 - 10 + 8

= 10