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Using remainder theorem, find the remainder when:

f(x) = 3x2 - 5x + 7 is divided by (x - 2).

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By remainder theorem,

If f(x) is divided by (x - a), then remainder = f(a).

f(x) = 3x2 - 5x + 7

Divisor :

⇒ x - 2 = 0

⇒ x = 2

Substituting x = 2 in f(x), we get :

⇒ f(2) = 3(2)2 - 5(2) + 7

= 3(4) - 5(2) + 7

= 12 - 10 + 7

= 9.

Hence, remainder = 9.

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