UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2024 (Model questions) Question 3

Question 3

Polynomials

Find the remainder when x4 + 3x3 − 5x2 + x − 6 is divided by x − 2

  1. A.14
  2. B.6
  3. C.16
  4. D.−3
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (16)

Explanation

Remainder = f(2) = 16 + 24 − 20 + 2 − 6 = 16.