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What should be added to the polynomial `x^(3)-3x^(2)+6x-15`, so that it is completely divisible by `x-3` ?

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To determine what should be added to the polynomial \( P(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 6x - 15 \) so that it is completely divisible by \( x - 3 \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Find the remainder when dividing \( P(x) \) by \( x - 3 \) To find the remainder, we can use the Remainder Theorem, which states that the remainder of the division of a polynomial \( P(x) \) by \( x - c \) is \( P(c) \). Here, \( c = 3 \). \[ P(3) = (3)^3 - 3(3)^2 + 6(3) - 15 \] ### Step 2: Calculate \( P(3) \) Now, we calculate \( P(3) \): \[ P(3) = 27 - 27 + 18 - 15 \] \[ P(3) = 27 - 27 + 18 - 15 = 0 + 18 - 15 = 3 \] ### Step 3: Determine what to add to make the polynomial divisible Since the remainder \( P(3) = 3 \), to make the polynomial \( P(x) \) completely divisible by \( x - 3 \), we need to subtract this remainder from the polynomial. Therefore, we need to add \( -3 \) to \( P(x) \). ### Conclusion Thus, the value that should be added to the polynomial \( x^3 - 3x^2 + 6x - 15 \) so that it is completely divisible by \( x - 3 \) is: \[ \boxed{-3} \]
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