Find the reminder when x3+3x2−3x−1 is divided by x+1.
A
4
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B
8
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C
x
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D
0
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Solution
The correct option is A4 Let f(x)=x3+3x2−3x−1.
The polynomial f(x) is divided by x+1.
Then x+1=0⟹x=−1. By remainder theorem, the remainder is given by f(−1). Hence, remainder of the given polynomial f(x) is f(−1)=(−1)3+3(−1)2−3(−1)−1=−1+3+3−1=4. That is, the remainder obtained is 4.