Question

If f(x)= 5x^5+1, then what is the remainder when f(x) is divided by x+1?

Answer 1

Remainder = (-4)

Explanation:

f(x) = 5
`x^(5) + 1`

x + 1 = 0

x = -1

f(-1) = 5*
`(-1)^(5) + 1`

= 5 * (-1) + 1

= -5 +1

= -4