P(x) = 2x^2 + 10x + 2, c = −2

Question

Use synthetic division and the Remainder Theorem to evaluate P(c).

P(−2) =

Answer 1

-2 | 2 10 2

_____ -4_-12

____ 2 6 | -10

Hence, (2x²+10x+2)/(x-2) = 2x + 6 - 10/(x+2)

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