SOLUTION: Use the remainder theorem to find f(c). f(x)=2x^3-x^2+8x-4; c=2

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Question 634659: Use the remainder theorem to find f(c).
f(x)=2x^3-x^2+8x-4; c=2

Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the remainder theorem to find f(c).
f(x)=2x^3-x^2+8x-4; c=2
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Using synthetic division:
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2.|.2..-1...8..-4
........4...6..28
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....2...3..14..24
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Since the remainder is 24
f(2) = 24

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