SOLUTION: Using the remainder theorem, divide f(x) = x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 by x + 1 and deine the value of the remainder.
a. -8
b. -44
c. 0 (there is no remainder)
d. 8
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a. -8
b. -44
c. 0 (there is no remainder)
d. 8
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Question 147546: Using the remainder theorem, divide f(x) = x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1 by x + 1 and deine the value of the remainder.
a. -8
b. -44
c. 0 (there is no remainder)
d. 8 Answer by nabla(475) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Memorizing the formula for a cubic would easily result in the solution. It is superfluous to use any division or remainder theorem.
x^3 + 3x^2 + 3x + 1=(x+1)^3
There will be no remainder for a^3/a. (We get a^2.)