Find the polynomial if given q(x) = x\(^2\) - x - 5, d(x) = 3x - 1 and r(x) = 7.
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Given q(x) [quotient], d(x) [divisor] and r(x) [remainder], the polynomial is gotten by multiplying the quotient and the divisor and adding the remainder.
i.e In this case, the polynomial = (x\(^2\) - x - 5)(3x - 1) + 7.
= (3x\(^3\) - x\(^2\) - 3x\(^2\) + x - 15x + 5) + 7
= (3x\(^3\) - 4x\(^2\) - 14x + 5) + 7
= 3x\(^3\) - 4x\(^2\) - 14x + 12
Given q(x) [quotient], d(x) [divisor] and r(x) [remainder], the polynomial is gotten by multiplying the quotient and the divisor and adding the remainder.
i.e In this case, the polynomial = (x\(^2\) - x - 5)(3x - 1) + 7.
= (3x\(^3\) - x\(^2\) - 3x\(^2\) + x - 15x + 5) + 7
= (3x\(^3\) - 4x\(^2\) - 14x + 5) + 7
= 3x\(^3\) - 4x\(^2\) - 14x + 12