The polynomial p ( x ) = x 3 − 7 x − 6 p(x)=x 3 −7x−6p, left parenthesis, x, right parenthesis, equals, x, cubed, minus, 7, x, m
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that polynomial:
Known factor: 
To find:
Equation of the polynomial as the product of linear factors.
Solution:
The degree of polynomial is 3, and when we divide it by a linear equation, the result will be a quadratic. That quadratic will have 2 solutions.
We can solve the quadratic in two linear factors and as a result we will have the answer.
First of all, we need to divide the polynomial 
with the given factor to find the other factors.
Solving the quadratic:
So, the answer is:
Each packet will equal to weigh a total of
1/16 of a pound.
This is because 1/2 a pound divided by 8 packets equals to 1/16 of a pound.
Answer:
The two intersections would be (3, 10) and (-2, 0)
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this system of equations, set the two equations equal to each other and solve for x.
2x + 4 = x^2 + x - 2
2x = x^2 + x - 6
0 = x^2 - x - 6
0 = (x - 3)(x + 2)
Now set the parenthesis equal to zero to get the x values.
x - 3 = 0
x = 3
x + 2 = 0
x = -2
Now we know the x values of each interception. We can find the y values by plugging into either equation.
y = 2x + 4
y = 2(3) + 4
y = 6 + 4
y = 10
y = 2x + 4
y = 2(-2) + 4
y = -4 + 4
y = 0
