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)
5
Should be your answer
Good luck
The graph has to be a straight line that pass through the origin (0,0)
Answer:
b = 
Step-by-step explanation:
To clear the radicals square both sides
=
( cross- multiply )
(6 - a)(8 + b) = b - 7 ← expand factors on left using FOIL
48 + 6b - 8a - ab = b - 7 ( subtract 48 from both sides )
6b - 8a - ab = b - 55 ( add 8a to both sides )
6b - ab = b - 55 + 8a ( subtract b from both sides )
6b - ab - b = 8a - 55, that is
5b - ab = 8a - 55 ← factor out b from each term on the left side )
b(5 - a) = 8a - 55 ← divide both sides by (5 - a)
b = 
I think the one that's gray that's the correct answer.Hope this helps! ;)