If 2x\(^2\) + x – 3 divides x – 2, find the remainder.
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7
- 3
- 5
- 6
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
When you divide a polynomial p(x) by (x - a), the remainder = p(a)
i.e. In the case of 2x\(^2\) + x - 3 \(\div\) (x - 2), the remainder = p(2).
= 2(2)\(^2\) + 2 - 3
= 8 + 2 - 3
= 7.
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