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| + | When the polynomial <math>x^3-2</math> is divided by the polynomial <math>x^2-2</math>, the remainder is | ||
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| + | <math>\text{(A)} \ 2 \qquad | ||
| + | \text{(B)} \ -2 \qquad | ||
| + | \text{(C)} \ -2x-2 \qquad | ||
| + | \text{(D)} \ 2x+2 \qquad | ||
| + | \text{(E)} \ 2x-2</math> | ||
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| + | ==Solution== | ||
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| + | Working out <math>\frac{x^3-2}{x^2-2}</math> using polynomial long division, we get <math>x + \frac{2x-2}{x^2-2}</math>. | ||
| + | Thus the answer is <math>2x -2</math>, for choice <math>\boxed{(E)}</math>. | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | {{AHSME box|year=1982|before=First Question|num-a=2}} | ||
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| + | {{MAA Notice}} | ||
Revision as of 23:01, 20 February 2019
Problem
When the polynomial 
is divided by the polynomial 
, the remainder is
Solution
Working out 
using polynomial long division, we get 
.
Thus the answer is 
, for choice 
.
See Also
| 1982 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by First Question |
Followed by Problem 2 | |
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| All AHSME Problems and Solutions | ||
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