Question

Use the Remainder Theorem to find f(c).
f(x) = 5x5 + 2x3 - 5x2 - 3
C = 1

Answer 1

f(c) = 5(c)^5+2(c)^3-5(c)^2-3

c = 1

F(1) = -1

Explanation

1 → 5 0 2 -5 0 -3

↓ 5 5 7 2 2

5 0+5 2+5 -5+7 0+2 -3+2

5 5 7 2 2 -1

f(1) = 5(1)^5+2(1)^3-5(1)^2-3

f(1) = -1