Question

What is the remainder when $3x^2-7x+5$ is divided by x -1 ?

• A. 0
• B. 1
• C. 2
• D. 3

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1

From remainder theorem, we know that:

Remainder of $\frac{p\left(x\right)}{(x-a)}$ is p(a).

Hence, p(1) is 3 - 7 + 5 = 1.