How can you check to see if a value of x is a zero of the polynomial
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Answer:
substitute that value for x in the polynomial and see if it evaluates to zero
Step-by-step explanation:
A "zero" of a polynomial is a value of the polynomial's variable that make the expression become zero when it is evaluated. As an almost trivial example, consider the polynomial x-3. The value x = 3 is a zero because substituting that value for x makes the expression evaluate as zero.
3 -3 = 0
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Evaluating polynomials can be done different ways. Straight substitution for the variable is one way. Using synthetic division by x-a (where "a" is the value of interest) is another way. This latter method is completely equivalent to rewriting the polynomial to Horner form for evaluation.
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In the attachment, Horner Form is shown at the bottom.
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Answer:
The daily value for saturated fat is 20g.
Step-by-step explanation:
Percentage problems can be solved by rule of three
In a rule of three problem, the first step is identifying the measures and how they are related, if their relationship is direct of inverse.
When the relationship between the measures is direct, as the value of one measure increases, the value of the other measure is going to increase too. In this case, the rule of three is a cross multiplication.
When the relationship between the measures is inverse, as the value of one measure increases, the value of the other measure will decrease. In this case, the rule of three is a line multiplication.
A percentage problem is an example where the relationship between the measures is direct.
The problem states that 1g is 5% of the daily value for saturated fat. The daily value(100%) for saturated fat is x, so:
1g - 5%
xg - 100%
5x = 100
x = 20g
The daily value for saturated fat is 20g.