Polynomials

Find the remainder when 3x5 + 2x4 – 3x3 – x2 + 2x + 2 is divided by x² – 1.

a) 2x + 3
b) 2x – 2
c) 4x + 6
d) 3
e) None

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8 comments

  1. Replace x^2 by 1
    So, 3x^5 will become 3x
    2x^4 will become 2
    -3x^3 will become -3x
    -x^2 will become -1
    2x + 2 will remain as it is

    Add them to get 2x + 3

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