Question

When p(x) = 3x -2x +4x- 7 is divided by r(x) = x -3; then the remainder is the value of
(a) p(3)
(b) p(-3)
(c) r(3)
(d) r(-3)
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Answer 1

Answer:

(a) p(3)

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the remainder theorem, if a polynomial p(x) is divided by another linear polynomial r(x)  = x - a then the remainder obtained will be equal to p(a).

Here, a = 3

Therefore, the remainder is equal to p(3)