Worksheet 5.3: Remainder Theorem
Worksheet 5.3: Remainder Theorem
Worksheet 5.3: Remainder Theorem
NSS Mathematics in Action (2nd Edition) 4A Section Worksheets 5 More about Polynomials
Key Points
Remainder theorem
(a) (i) When a polynomial f(x) is divided by x – a, the remainder is equal to f(a).
(ii) When a polynomial f(x) is divided by x + a, the remainder is equal to f(–a).
n 6. When 4 x 2 kx 5 is divided by x + 3 and 2x – 3, the remainders are the same.
(b) (i) When a polynomial f(x) is divided by mx – n, the remainder is equal to f .
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(ii) When a polynomial f(x) is divided by mx + n, the remainder is equal to f .
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Use the remainder theorem to find the remainders for each of the following divisions. (1 – 4)
1. (4 x 3 3 x 2 5 x 3) ( x 2) 2. (3 x 3 10 x 2 2 x 9) (3 x)
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