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Finding the Remainder Using the Remainder Theorem for f(x) = x^3 - 7x + 12 Divided by x + 3
Find the remainder when the polynomial function is divided by using the Remainder Theorem. Rewrite the divisor in the form to find that , so . By the Remainder Theorem, the remainder is . Evaluate the function at : . Simplifying this gives , which equals . The remainder is .
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