Find the remainder when 2x3 – 11x2 + 8x – 1 is divided by x + 3
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A.
-871 -
B.
-781 -
C.
-187 -
D.
-178
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Hence f(x) = 2x3 – 11x2 + 8x – 1
f(-3) = 2(-3)3 – 11(-3)2 + 8(-3) – 1
= 2(-27) – 11(9) + 8(-3) – 1
= -54 – 99 – 24 – 1
= -178
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