Remainder Theorem says that if there is any Polynomial equation P(x), which is to be divided by (x - a) then remainder can be calculated by substituting value of a in equation P(x).
= P(x) divided by
Step 1: Find a
To find a we will have to convert (x+2) into (x - a) form
i.e. (x+2) = (x - (-2))
therefore, a = -2
Step 2: Substitute value of a in P(x),
By substitution we get,
=
=
= = Remainder
Hence, Remainder is 55.
Answer:
The seagull's position halfway is 85.5 feet.
Step-by-step explanation:
The seagull is at 125 1/2 feet above the sea level.
The fish is at 45 1/2 feet below the sea level.
The distance between the seagull and fish = seagull's distance above the sea level + fish's distance below the sea level
= 125 1/2 + 45 1/2
= +
=
= 171
The distance between the seagull and fish is 171 feet.
Since the seagull stops halfway, then;
seagull's position =
= 85.5
The seagull's position halfway is 85.5 feet.