Using the remainder theorem, the correct option is:
Philip evaluates the numerator of the expression when x=−1. He finds the remainder of the division to be 30.
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The remainder theorem states that: When a polynomial a(x) is divided by a first order polynomial b(x), with a zero at x = k, the remainder is given by a(k).
In this problem, the polynomials are:
[tex]a(x) = -32x^{23} + 5x^7 - 3x^4 + 6[/tex]
[tex]b(x) = x + 1[/tex]
The zero of b(x) is:
[tex]x + 1 = 0[/tex]
[tex]x = -1[/tex]
Thus, the remainder is:
[tex]a(-1) = -32(-1)^{23} + 5(-1)^7 - 3(-1)^4 + 6 = 32 - 5 - 3 + 6 = 30[/tex]
Thus, the correct option is:
Philip evaluates the numerator of the expression when x=−1. He finds the remainder of the division to be 30.
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