For what value of c will the polynomial #P(x)=-2x^3+cx^2-5x+2# have the same remainder when it is divided by x-2 and x+1?
1 Answer
Jan 8, 2017
Explanation:
The remainder theorem states that when a polynomial
Thus, the remainder when
The remainder when
Setting the two as being equal, we have:
#3c = 33#
#c = 11#
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