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Question
Write the remainder when the polynomialf(x) = x3 + x2 − 3x + 2 is divided by x + 1.
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Solution
When the polynomial f(x), divided by (x +1)the remainder will be
`f(-1)= (-1)^3+(-1)^2 -3(-1)+2`
` = -1 +1 +3 + 2`
` = 5`
Thus, the reminder = 5
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