2014 · Q48
What is the remainder when x⁵ − 5x² + 125 is divided by x + 5?
Elementary MathematicsAlgebra
- A0
- B125
- C−3125
- D3125
Explanation
By the remainder theorem, put x = −5: −3125 − 125 + 125 = −3125.
What is the remainder when x⁵ − 5x² + 125 is divided by x + 5?
Explanation
By the remainder theorem, put x = −5: −3125 − 125 + 125 = −3125.