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What is the remainder when x2 + 5x - 24 is divided by x - 6?

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Answer:

42

Explanation:

x - 6= 0 → x = 6

we put this value in x² + 5x -24

6² + 5(6) - 24 = 36 + 30 - 24 = 42

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What is the remainder when x2 + 5x - 24 is divided by x - 6?-example-1
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