Use Synthetic Division to Find $f ( c )$ $f ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 3 } + 6 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 5$

question 5

Multiple Choice

Use synthetic division to find $f ( c )$ $f ( x ) = 5 x ^ { 3 } + 6 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 5$ ; $c = 3$

• A) f ( 3 ) = 80
• B) f ( 3 ) = 165
• C) f ( 3 ) = 189
• D) f ( 3 ) = 170
• E) f ( 3 ) = 5

---

Definitions:

Pressworking

A manufacturing process involving the deformation of metal under pressure to form components, using tools and dies in a press machine.

Punches And Dies

Tools used in manufacturing for cutting, shaping, or forming material by applying a force that causes the material to flow around the punch or through the die.

Gage Numbers

A numerical scale used to represent the thickness of sheet metal or the diameter of wires.

Sheet Metal Thicknesses

Measures that indicate the thickness of sheet metal materials, often gauged in millimeters or inches.