Find the remainder when P(x) = 2x^3 + (3)x + (3) is divided by x – (4).
Note
Apply the Remainder Theorem carefully. When a polynomial P(x) is divided by x - a, the remainder is P(a). Here the divisor is x - (4), so substitute x = 4 into the polynomial. P(4) = 2(4)^3 + (3)(4) + (3) = 128 + 12 + 3 = 143. Therefore the remainder is 143.
