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The Remainder Theorem

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 October 2008

James Hyslop
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No theorem of elementary algebra has given rise to more discussion than the Remainder Theorem:

If a polynomial f(x) be divided by (x — a), the remainder is f(a).

It is hoped that this note may be the means of settling questions connected with it once for all, and may aid in bringing about correct methods in teaching.

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Research Article
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Edinburgh Mathematical Notes , Volume 25 , January 1930 , pp. i - iv
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Copyright © Edinburgh Mathematical Society 1930

References

1 Text-Book of Algebra. Part I., p. 96.Google Scholar

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1 Chrystal, p. 114.Google Scholar