Question

The quotient is x² – 5x + 6 when the polynomial p(x) is divided by (x – 1), and the remainder is 7. Then

a. p(x) = (………. ) ( ……… ) + 7. Complete it.

b. Find P(2).

Answer 1

a. p(x) = (x² – 5x + 6) (x – 1) + 7 

b. p(2) = 4 – 10 + 6 + 7 = 7