Find D when 8x^3-12x^2-2x+D is divided by 2x+1 when the remainder is -2

8x3-12x2-2x+D...(1)

2x+1...(2)

Assume 2x+1=0 so x=-1/2

8x3-12x2-2x+D=-2... when divided by (2)

substitute -1/2 into all X values

rearrange to find D

SW
Answered by Shaun W. Maths tutor

4357 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Find the integral of the following equation: y = cos^2(x)


Solve equation 1/x + x^3 + 5x=0


How do I write the function 3cosθ+4sinθ in the form Rsin(θ + α), where R and α are positive constants?


A circle has the equation x^2 + y^2 - 4x + 10y - 115 = 0. Express the equation in the form (x - a)^2 + (y - b)^2 = k, and find the centre and radius of the circle.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning