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Remainder Theorem

When p(x) is divided by (x-a), the remainder = p(a). Example: p(x) = x³-2x²+3x-5 divided by (x-2). Remainder = p(2) = 8-8+6-5 = 1. No need to do long division! Saves a lot of calculation time.

10 examples

Concept check 1
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on concept check and show the working clearly.
Definition to application 2
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on definition to application and show the working clearly.
Formula warm-up 3
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on formula warm-up and show the working clearly.
Reasoning practice 4
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on reasoning practice and show the working clearly.
Board-style short answer 5
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on board-style short answer and show the working clearly.
Mistake correction 6
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on mistake correction and show the working clearly.
Visual interpretation 7
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on visual interpretation and show the working clearly.
Applied word problem 8
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on applied word problem and show the working clearly.
Revision challenge 9
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on revision challenge and show the working clearly.
Exam recap 10
For Class 9 Mathematics, explain or solve a remainder theorem question from the chapter "Polynomials". Focus on exam recap and show the working clearly.
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