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What must be subtracted from the polynomial x³ + x² - 2x + 1, so that the result is exactly divisible by (x - 3)?
Topic: Remainder and factor theorem
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(d) Remainder on division by x−3 is f(3)=27+9−6+1=31. Subtract 31.
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The result follows by applying the formula or geometric property stated in the working and substituting the given values.
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Remainder on division by x−3 is f(3)=27+9−6+1=31. Subtract 31.
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