Question

2. Evaluate the given function by using synthetic division:

f(x)= 24 + 3x3 + x2 + 2x – 3 at x = -2.

Answer 1

53

Explanation:

f(x)= 3x^3+x^2+2x-21

X=-2

2 3 1 2. 21

bring the 3 down

2x3=6

6+1=7

7x2=14

14+2=16

16x2=32

32+21=53

Therefore, you have a remainder of 53