Which statement gives the remainder theorem for division by x − a?
ARemainder is f(a)
BRemainder is f(−a)
CRemainder is a + f(x)
DRemainder is zero always
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Remainder is f(a)
The remainder on division by x−a equals the polynomial value f(a).
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