Math Problem Statement

Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder R in each of the following.

Solution

To solve these problems using the Remainder Theorem, we substitute the values of xx that make the divisor zero and plug them into the polynomial. Let's go through each problem one by one.

  1. (x4x3+2)÷(x+2)(x^4 - x^3 + 2) \div (x + 2)
    Divisor: x+2x=2x + 2 \Rightarrow x = -2
    Substitute x=2x = -2 into x4x3+2x^4 - x^3 + 2:
    (2)4(2)3+2=16+8+2=26(-2)^4 - (-2)^3 + 2 = 16 + 8 + 2 = 26
    Remainder R=26R = 26

  2. (x32x2+x+6)÷(x3)(x^3 - 2x^2 + x + 6) \div (x - 3)
    Divisor: x3x=3x - 3 \Rightarrow x = 3
    Substitute x=3x = 3 into x32x2+x+6x^3 - 2x^2 + x + 6:
    33232+3+6=2718+3+6=183^3 - 2 \cdot 3^2 + 3 + 6 = 27 - 18 + 3 + 6 = 18
    Remainder R=18R = 18

  3. (x43x3+4x26x+4)÷(x2)(x^4 - 3x^3 + 4x^2 - 6x + 4) \div (x - 2)
    Divisor: x2x=2x - 2 \Rightarrow x = 2
    Substitute x=2x = 2 into x43x3+4x26x+4x^4 - 3x^3 + 4x^2 - 6x + 4:
    24323+42262+4=1624+1612+4=02^4 - 3 \cdot 2^3 + 4 \cdot 2^2 - 6 \cdot 2 + 4 = 16 - 24 + 16 - 12 + 4 = 0
    Remainder R=0R = 0

  4. (x416x3+18x2128)÷(x+2)(x^4 - 16x^3 + 18x^2 - 128) \div (x + 2)
    Divisor: x+2x=2x + 2 \Rightarrow x = -2
    Substitute x=2x = -2 into x416x3+18x2128x^4 - 16x^3 + 18x^2 - 128:
    (2)416(2)3+18(2)2128=16+128+72128=88(-2)^4 - 16 \cdot (-2)^3 + 18 \cdot (-2)^2 - 128 = 16 + 128 + 72 - 128 = 88
    Remainder R=88R = 88

  5. (3x2+5x38)÷(x4)(3x^2 + 5x^3 - 8) \div (x - 4)
    Divisor: x4x=4x - 4 \Rightarrow x = 4
    Substitute x=4x = 4 into 3x2+5x383x^2 + 5x^3 - 8:
    543+3428=564+3168=320+488=3605 \cdot 4^3 + 3 \cdot 4^2 - 8 = 5 \cdot 64 + 3 \cdot 16 - 8 = 320 + 48 - 8 = 360
    Remainder R=360R = 360


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Related Questions

  1. How does the Remainder Theorem apply to polynomial division?
  2. What are common mistakes to avoid when using the Remainder Theorem?
  3. How would these problems change if they required full division rather than just the remainder?
  4. Can synthetic division be used for similar problems, and how?
  5. What other methods are available for evaluating polynomial remainders?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Polynomials
Remainder Theorem

Formulas

P(c) = R, where R is the remainder when polynomial P(x) is divided by (x - c)

Theorems

Remainder Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12