Using remainder theorem, find the remainder when p(x) = x3 – 3x2 + 4x + 50 is divided by (x + 3).

Given, p(x) = x3 – 3x2 + 4x + 50

Divisor, (x + 3)


x = -3


Substituting -3 in place of x gives us,


(-3)3 3(-3)2 + 4(-3) + 50


= -27 – 27 – 12 + 50 = -16


16