To answer this question, start by cranking out the long division:
The question says that the remainder is 27, so whatever k is, when you subtract −22 from it, you get
27:
The answer is (B).
FACTORING
Performing operations on polynomials is largely a matter of cranking it out. Once you know the
rules, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and even dividing are simple tasks. Factoring algebraic
expressions is a different matter.
CLASSIC FACTORABLES
Factor common to all terms:Difference of squares:ax + ay = a(x + y)