Question

Use synthetic division and the Remainder Theorem to evaluate P(c).

P(x) = 6x^5 10x^3 + x + 1, c = −2 P(−2)

Answer 1

To evaluate P(-2) using synthetic division and the Remainder Theorem:
1) Set up synthetic division with 6, -10, 0, 1, 1 and -2.
2) Perform the division.
3) The remainder is P(-2).