JAMB Mathematics 2012 Question 12

Question 12

Polynomials

Find the remainder when 2x3 − 11x2 + 8x − 1 is divided by x + 3.

  1. A.−871
  2. B.−781
  3. C.−187
  4. D.−178
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (−178)

Explanation

Put x = −3: 2(−27) − 11(9) + 8(−3) − 1 = −54 − 99 − 24 − 1 = −178.