Find the remainder when x^3 – 3x^2 + 4x – 5 is divided by (x – 2).

A-1

B1

C3

D5

Explanation

By Remainder Theorem, substitute x = 2: P(2) = 2^3 – 3(2^2) + 4(2) – 5 = 8 – 12 + 8 – 5 = -1.

Exam Relevance

Topic: Algebra
Subtopic: Polynomials

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