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ALMultiple Choice

Polynomial Division

Question 2 • IASD Precalculus 2nd Quarter - Wingerter 2025-26

What is the remainder when 3x2 - x - 10 is divided by x - 1?

Answer
A
-6
B
-7
C
-8
D
-9

Explanation

By the Remainder Theorem, dividing f(x) = 3x² − x − 10 by x − 1 leaves the remainder f(1). Substitute 1: 3(1)² − 1 − 10 = −8, so the remainder is −8 (choice C).

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