WAEC Further Mathematics 2011 Question 5

Question 5

Polynomials

Find the remainder when 5x3 + 2x2 − 7x − 5 is divided by (x − 2).

  1. A.−15
  2. B.−23
  3. C.29
  4. D.49
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Answer: C (29)

Explanation

By the remainder theorem the remainder is f(2) = 40 + 8 − 14 − 5 = 29.