Question

What is the remainder when 2 is synthetically divided into the polynomial -3x^2 + 7x - 9?

A. -5
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B. 0
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C. 3
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D. -7

Answer 1

The remainder is -7; option D

Explanation:

To find the remainder, simply substitute 2 into the polynomial

We have;

-3(2)^2 + 7(2) -9

= -12 + 14-9

= 14-21 = -7