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