When the polynomial in P (x) is divided by (x + a), the remainder equals P (a).

A. True

B. False

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Mathematics

Hayden Fuller

3 December, 09:31

When the polynomial in P (x) is divided by (x + a), the remainder equals P (a).

A. True

B. False

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Tristian Ramsey · Answer 1

The answer is A. True

P (x) = x²-4, is divisible by x-2, P (x) = x²-4 / x-2 = x+2, so P (x) = (x-2) (x+2) + 0

P (2) = 4-4=0

P (x) = (x-2) (x+2) + P (2)

When the polynomial in P (x) is divided by (x + a), the remainder equals P (a).A. TrueB. False

When the polynomial in P (x) is divided by (x + a), the remainder equals P (a).

A. True

B. False