Algebrahard · Past Paper
The remainder when P(x) = 4x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x - 1 is divided by (2x - 1) is:
A0
B-1/4
C1/4
D1
✓ Correct Answer: B — -1/4
P(1/2) = 4(1/8) - 3(1/4) + 2(1/2) - 1 = 1/2 - 3/4 + 1 - 1 = 1/2 - 3/4 = -1/4.
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