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When the polynomial in P(x) is divided by (x + a), the remainder equals P(a).

A. True
B. False

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Answer:false

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User Tada
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the answer is A. True
P(x)=x²-4, is divisible by x-2, P(x)=x²-4/ x-2= x+2, so P(x)=(x-2)(x+2) + 0
P(2) =4-4=0
P(x)=(x-2)(x+2) + P(2)

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