MHB How Does the Remainder Theorem Simplify Polynomial Division?

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Q2.) Show all working out.

a) Find the remainder when $$x^3+2x^2-5x-3$$ is divided by $$x-2$$.

b) Find the remainder when $$x^3-3x^2-x+3$$ is divided by $$x-3$$.
 
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Jordan1994 said:
Q2.) Show all working out.

a) Find the remainder when $$x^3+2x^2-5x-3$$ is divided by $$x-2$$.

b) Find the remainder when $$x^3-3x^2-x+3$$ is divided by $$x-3$$.
You titled this "remainder theorem question". What does the "remainder theorem" say?
 

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