The polynomial P(x) = 4x3 + 7x2â 5x + t, when divided by x + 1 gives 3 as the remainder. Find the value of âtâ.
-5
The remainder when P(x) is divided by x + 1 is 3, which simply means that P(-1) = 3, so upon solving we get 4(−1)3 + 7(−1)2 + 5(1) + t = 3, and hence t = -5.