When is divided by the remainder is . What is ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: By the remainder theorem, the remainder is the value at .
- Step 2: .
- Step 3: Set , so .
Answer
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Why not the others: : substitutes instead of . : sets the remainder to zero instead of . : makes a sign error when evaluating .
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