# Thread: tricky remainder of the polynomial

1. ## tricky remainder of the polynomial

remainder if ((5x+10)^2012)+ 4 divided by x+2

can anyone help me on this please

2. ## Re: tricky remainder of the polynomial

Theres a theorem that says that, the remainder of Any polynomial divded by a linear factor, $a_n x^n +...+a_0$ divided by $x - a$ the remainder is f(a).

For example, $x^3 + x^2 + 3$ divided by $x+ 3 = x - -3$, the remainder is $f(-3)= (-3)^3 + (-3)^2 + 3 = 21$

3. ## Re: tricky remainder of the polynomial

Originally Posted by jakncoke
Theres a theorem that says that, the remainder of Any polynomial divded by a linear factor, $a_n x^n +...+a_0$ divided by $x - a$ the remainder is f(a).

For example, $x^3 + x^2 + 3$ divided by $x+ 3 = x - -3$, the remainder is $f(-3)= (-3)^3 + (-3)^2 + 3 = 21$

if that is what im going to do, then

[5(-2) + 10]^2012 + 4
[-10 + 10]^2012 + 4
0 + 4
meaning 4 is the remainder

is this correct sir?

4. ## Re: tricky remainder of the polynomial

Did you know that (5x+10)=5(x+2)?

Can you rewrite ((5(x+2))^2012)+ 4?

5. ## Re: tricky remainder of the polynomial

Originally Posted by ILikeSerena
Did you know that (5x+10)=5(x+2)?

i know above, but below , well i cant, Can you?

Can you rewrite ((5(x+2))^2012)+ 4?
so that it makes things easier now.

thanks

6. ## Re: tricky remainder of the polynomial

Yes remainder is 4.