What is the remainder when the polynomial P(x) = 3x³ - 2x² + x - 5 is divided by (x + 2)?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
By the Remainder Theorem, the remainder is P(-2). P(-2) = 3(-2)³ - 2(-2)² + (-2) - 5 = 3(-8) - 2(4) - 2 - 5 = -24 - 8 - 2 - 5 = -39.
By the Remainder Theorem, the remainder is P(-2). P(-2) = 3(-2)³ - 2(-2)² + (-2) - 5 = 3(-8) - 2(4) - 2 - 5 = -24 - 8 - 2 - 5 = -39.