Algebramedium · Past Paper
Using synthetic division, find the remainder when x^3 - 2x^2 + 3x - 5 is divided by x - 2.
A1
B2
C-1
D5
✓ Correct Answer: A — 1
P(2) = 2^3 - 2(2^2) + 3(2) - 5 = 8 - 8 + 6 - 5 = 1.
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