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

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> 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      Log On


   



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) About Me  (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.
--------------------
Q(x) is the quotient when you divide by x-3.
----
Using synthetic division you get:
3)....1....-5....-2....18....24....-18
.......1.....-2....-8....-6....6....|..0
==============
Quotient: x^4 -2x^3 -8x^2 -6x + 6
Remainder: 0
================================================
Cheers,
Stan H.