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Using the Remainder Theorem, what is the remainder when the polynomial f(x) = 3x^3 - 2x^2 + x - 5 is divided by x - 1?

Answer: C. 1
According to the Remainder Theorem, f(1) = 3(1)^3 - 2(1)^2 + (1) - 5 = 3 - 2 + 1 - 5 = -3, so the remainder is -3.
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