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Use the remainder theorem and synthetic division to find f(k) for the given value of k.

Use the remainder theorem and synthetic division to find f(k) for the given value-example-1
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Answer:

3

Explanation:

Given that,


f(x) =-x^3-8x^2-15x+3

We need to find the value of f(x) when k = -5

Put x = -5 in th given function.

So,


f(-5) =-(-5)^3-8(-5)^2-15(-5)+3\\\\=3

Hence, the value of the given function is equal to 3.

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