Remainder Theorem
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[hide]Theorem
The Remainder Theorem states that the remainder when the polynomial is divided by (usually with synthetic division) is equal to the simplified value of
Examples
Example 1
What is the remainder in ?
Solution
Using synthetic or long division we obtain the quotient . In this case the remainder is . However, we could've figured that out by evaluating . Remember, we want the divisor in the form of . so .