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Find the remainder when 2x3 - 11x2 + 8x - 1 is divided by x + 3

Find the remainder when 2x3 - 11x2 + 8x - 1 is divided by x + 3
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  • A -871
  • B -781
  • C -187
  • D -178
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Hence f(x) = 2x3 - 11x2 + 8x - 1
f(-3) = 2(-3)3 - 11(-3)2 + 8(-3) - 1
= 2(-27) - 11(9) + 8(-3) - 1
= -54 - 99 - 24 - 1
= -178

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