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2. Polynomials
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By Remainder Theorem find the remainder, when $p(x)$ is divided by $g(x),$ where
$p(x)=x^{3}-2 x^{2}-4 x-1, \quad g(x)=x+1$
A
$1$
B
$0$
C
$-1$
D
$2$
Solution
We have $g(x)=x+1$
$\Rightarrow x+1=0$
$\Rightarrow x=-0$
Remainder $= p (-1)$
$=(-1)^{3}-2(-1)^{2}-4(-1)=-1-2+4-1$
$=0$
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