Mathematics
What must be added to x3 + 7x2 + 3x + 2 so that the result is completely divisible by (x + 2)?
−40
−16
16
40
Factorisation
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Answer
Using remainder theorem,
If polynomial P(x) is divided by (x - a), the remainder is P(a).
Given,
x + 2 = 0
x = -2.
Substituting x = -2 into the polynomial x3 + 7x2 + 3x + 2, we get :
⇒ P(-2) = (-2)3 + 7(-2)2 + 3(-2) + 2
= -8 + 28 - 6 + 2
= 20 - 6 + 2
= 16.
For a polynomial to be completely divisible by x + 2, the remainder must be 0.
We have a remainder of 16, we need to add a number k such that the new remainder becomes zero i.e.,:
k + 16 = 0
k = -16.
Hence, option 2 is the correct option.
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