JAMB Mathematics 2004 Question 12

Question 12

Polynomials

Find the remainder when 3x3 + 5x2 − 11x + 4 is divided by x + 3.

  1. A.4
  2. B.1
  3. C.−1
  4. D.−4
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1)

Explanation

By the remainder theorem, put x = −3: −81 + 45 + 33 + 4 = 1.