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3 years ago

Verify x + 1⁄2 is a factor of P(x)= x2 + x -2

Mathematics

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kumpel [21]3 years ago

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Answer:

Put p(x)=0.

Step-by-step explanation:

2x-1=0 will give x=1/2. This means, If x=1/2 is given to the polynomial p(x), it will give a zero. P(1/2)=0.

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