SOLUTION: If P(x) is divided by x-2, the equation is x^2 -6x-10 and the remainder is -5. Find P(x)

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Question 1133829: If P(x) is divided by x-2, the equation is x^2 -6x-10 and the remainder is -5. Find P(x)
Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If these are multiplied together one gets x^3-8x^2+2x+15
f(2)=8-32+4+15=-5, the remainder

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