JAMB Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 17
Question 17 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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If x-3 divides x³-2x²-x+6, find the remainder.
- A. A. 27
- B. B. 9
- C. C. 12Correct
- D. D. 18
Explanation
By the remainder theorem, remainder = f(3) = 3³-2(3)²-3+6 = 27-18-3+6 = 12.
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