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− | =Theorem=
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− | The Remainder Theorem states that the remainder when the polynomial <math>P(x)</math> is divided by <math>x-a</math> (usually with synthetic division) is equal to the simplified value of <math>P(a)</math>.
| + | *[[Polynomial Remainder Theorem]] |
− | | + | *[[Chinese Remainder Theorem]] |
− | =Examples=
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− | ==Example 1==
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− | What is the remainder when <math>x^2+2x+3</math> is divided by <math>x+1</math>?
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− | ==Solution==
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− | Using synthetic or long division we obtain the quotient <math>1+\frac{2}{x^2+2x+3}</math>. In this case the remainder is <math>2</math>. However, we could've figured that out by evaluating <math>P(-1)</math>. Remember, we want the divisor in the form of <math>x-a</math>. <math>x+1=x-(-1)</math> so <math>a=-1</math>.
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− | <math>P(-1) = (-1)^2+2(-1)+3 = 1-2+3 = \boxed{2}</math>
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Latest revision as of 15:42, 27 February 2022
Remainder Theorem may refer to: