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Find the remainder when (2x^2 +2x+1) is divided by ( x+1)

User Reynald
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Use the remainder theorem, which says the remainder upon dividing a polynomial
p(x) by
x-c is exactly
p(c). In this case,


p(x)=2x^2+2x+1


c=-1


\implies p(c)=2(-1)^2+2(-1)+1=\boxed{1}

User Alfonse Pinto
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