we know that
If
is a factor of the function 
then
is a root of the function f(x)
therefore
For
the value of the function must be zero
Verify
Substitute the value of
in the function





therefore
<u>the answer is</u>
Yes,
is a factor of the function f(x)
Step-by-step explanation:
First, we define the variables:
x: number of years after 1950
f (x): amount of vinyl sold.
Then, with the variables defined, we have:
68594 vinyl records were sold in 1958 ---------> f (8) = 68594
91299 vinyl records were sold in 1961 ---------> f (11) = 91299
38720 vinyl records were sold in 1952 ---------> f (2) = 38720
161743 vinyl records were sold in 1967 ---------> f (17) = 161743
6+5=11 5+6=11 11-5=6 11-6=5
Given:
Tangent segment MN = 6
External segment NQ = 4
Secant segment NP =x + 4
To find:
The length of line segment PQ.
Solution:
Property of tangent and secant segment:
If a secant and a tangent intersect outside a circle, then the product of the secant segment and external segment is equal to the product of the tangent segment.



Subtract 16 from both sides.


Divide by 4 on both sides.


The length of line segment PQ is 5 units.