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    notamathwiz Posts: 11, Reputation: 1
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    #1

    Aug 2, 2008, 12:57 PM
    Another f(x)
    Its me once again...

    This is another question I am stumped on.

    find f(-4) for f(x)=x^3-x^2+x+1

    (use remainder theorem) I have no clue what remainder theorem is

    what I have so far is f(x)=-4^3+4^2+-4+1

    I tried to solve it by solving the exponent values

    so f(x)= -64+16-4+1

    then f(x)= -48+-4+1

    and f(x)= -52+1

    f(x)= -51

    I am not even sure if I solved that portion correctly. And of course I have no clue what the remainder theorem is... PLEASE HELP!!
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    DrLang Posts: 98, Reputation: 10
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    Aug 2, 2008, 01:05 PM
    You have the idea right, but I'm not sure where that third (-4) came from in your substitution.
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    notamathwiz Posts: 11, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 2, 2008, 01:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by notamathwiz
    Its me once again ...

    This is another question I am stumped on.

    find f(-4) for f(x)=x^3-x^2+1

    (use remainder theorem) I have no clue what remainder theorem is

    what I have so far is f(x)=-4^3+4^2+-4+1

    I tried to solve it by solving the exponent values

    so f(x)= -64+16-4+1

    then f(x)= -48+-4+1

    and f(x)= -52+1

    f(x)= -51

    I am not even sure if i solved that portion correctly. And of course I have no clue what the remainder theorem is ... PLEASE HELP!!!
    I actually copied the question down wrong... it is find f(-4) for f(x)=x^3-x^2+x+1 I forgot the extra x after the x^2 and before the 1 I CORRECTED THE PROBLEM
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    DrLang Posts: 98, Reputation: 10
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    #4

    Aug 2, 2008, 01:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by notamathwiz
    I actually copied the question down wrong ... it is find f(-4) for f(x)=x^3-x^2+x+1 I forgot the extra x after the x^2 and before the 1 I CORRECTED THE PROBLEM
    Here's a guide on what the remainder theorem is and how to use it. It is a method for solving quadratic equations.
    The Remainder Theorem
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    #5

    Aug 3, 2008, 09:00 PM
    Everywhere, since you substituted the 'x' by '-4', you should put f(-4), OK?

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