Question

Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder for (x^2-2) divided (x-1) and state whether or not the binomial is a factor of the polynomial.
a.
1; yes
c.
1; no
b.
−1; yes
d.
-1; no

Answer 1

Answer:

d

Step-by-step explanation:

x-1=0,x=1

put x=1 in x²-2 ,we get

1²-2=-1≠0

Remainder =-1

it is not a factor of the given binomial.

Answer 2

The answer to the question that you have asked above is -1;no