Question

Select the correct answer. One factor of the polynomial 213 3r2 – 3x + 2 is (t – 2), which expression represents the other factor, or factors, of the polynomial? A. (21 + 1) (1 - 1) B. (2r2 + 1) OC. (212 - I + 1) OD. (2x - 1)(1 + 1)​

Answer 1

Answer:

(x - 2)(x + 1)(2x -1)

Step-by-step explanation:

We use synthetic division as a tool for factoring the given expression.  The coefficients of the terms given are {2, -3, -3, 2}.  If x - 2 is a factor of this expression, then 2 is a root.  We perform synthetic division as follows:

2   /    2     -3      -3     2

                  4       2     -2

    -------------------------------

          2      1        -1      0

Next, we determine whether or not (2x - 1)(x + 1) represents the remaining factor(s).  Using -1 as divisor, we get:

-1    /     2     1     -1

                   -2    1

     ---------------------

             2     -1     0

Since the remainder is zero, x + 1 must be a factor and (2x - 1) the third factor.  Answer D is correct.