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Let us write the remainder, if the polynomial x3 + 4x2 + 4x – 3 is divided by x.

If the polynomial x3 + 4x2 + 4x – 3 is divided by x, we need to find the remainder.

Let P(x) = x3 + 4x2 + 4x – 3 …(i)


Next, we need to find the zero of the linear polynomial, x.


To find zero, equate x to 0.


x = 0


So, when P(x) is divided by x, it leaves a remainder P(0).


Replace x by 0 in equation (i), we get


P(0) = (0)3 + 4(0)2 + 4(0) – 3


P(0) = 0 + 0 + 0 – 3


P(0) = -3


Required remainder = -3


Thus, -3 is the answer.


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