Is (x − 4) a factor of f(x) = x3 − 2x2 + 5x + 1? Use either the remainder theorem or the factor theorem to explain your reasonin

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Is (x − 4) a factor of f(x) = x3 − 2x2 + 5x + 1? Use either the remainder theorem or the factor theorem to explain your reasonin

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AlladinOne [14] · Answer 1 · 2023-04-16T16:43:29+03:00

Answer:

No, not a factor.

Step-by-step explanation:

By solving for (x-4) and getting x = 4, if we take that value and subtititute it into the original function, it should result in 0 IF it was a factor of the original function.

After substituting it in, you get a vbalue other than 0, meaning that by the factor theorem, (x-4) is not a factor.