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Question 1158936: What is the remainder for (x^4-2x^3+3x^2-1)/(x+3)
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Answer by ikleyn(52866) About Me  (Show Source):
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According to the Remainder theorem, the remainder of division a polynomial by the binomial x+3 is equal 

to the value of the polynomial at x= -3.



So, substitute the value x= -3 into the polynomial and get the answer.

Happy calculations (!)