SOLUTION: Determine whether the polynomial P(x) has a zero remainder when divided by (x-3). Determine Q(x). P(x)=x^5-5x^4-2x^3+18x^2+24x-18 Determine Q(x) is throwing me off. I need hel

Question 190567This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2
: Determine whether the polynomial P(x) has a zero remainder when divided by (x-3).
Determine Q(x).
P(x)=x^5-5x^4-2x^3+18x^2+24x-18
Determine Q(x) is throwing me off. I need help please. This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Determine whether the polynomial P(x) has a zero remainder when divided by (x-3).
Determine Q(x).
P(x)=x^5-5x^4-2x^3+18x^2+24x-18
Determine Q(x) is throwing me off. I need help please.
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Q(x) is the quotient when you divide by x-3.
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Using synthetic division you get:
3)....1....-5....-2....18....24....-18
.......1.....-2....-8....-6....6....|..0
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Quotient: x^4 -2x^3 -8x^2 -6x + 6
Remainder: 0
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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