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Find the remainder when is divided by .

Class 9PolynomialsPolynomials
  • A6
  • B1
  • C31
  • D3

Step-by-Step Solution

Set the divisor to zero: gives . Then . The divisor need not be monic — just use the value of that makes it zero.
Answer: B) 1

Key idea: Remainder Theorem

**When is divided by , the remainder = (a).**

Don't do long division — just substitute into the polynomial.

Example: divide by . Remainder = .

Why it works: any polynomial can be written as , where is a constant remainder. Substituting kills the term, leaving .

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