Factor and remainder theorems - Jamb Mathematics Past Questions and Answers

Question 26:

• JAMB 2012

Find the remainder when 2x³ - 11x² + 8x - 1 is divided by x + 3

A. -871
B. -781
C. -187
D. -178

Question 27:

• JAMB 2013

If x - 4 is a factor of x² - x - k, then k is

A. 4
B. 12
C. 20
D. 2

Question 28:

• JAMB 2013

The remainder when 6p³ - p² - 47p + 30 is divided by p - 3 is

A. 21
B. 42
C. 63
D. 18

Question 29:

• JAMB 2014

Find the value of k if y - 1 is a factor of y³ + 4y² + ky - 6

A. -6
B. -4
C. O
D. 1

Question 30:

• JAMB 2021

If (x + 2) and (x - 1) are factors of the expression \(Lx + 2kx^{2} + 24\), find the values of L and k.

A. L = -12, k = -6
B. L = -2 , k = 1
C. L = -2 , k = -1
D. L = 0, k = 1