8) Is (x+3) a factor of x4 + 2x2 + 17x – 48 Drop coefficients onto top line

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Chapter4: Polynomial And Rational Functions
Section4.2: Properties Of Division
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8) Is (x+3) a factor of x4 + 2x2 + 17x – 48
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Drop coefficients onto top line
Show Step to Solve
Set x +3 = 0, solve for x
X =
Then drop leading coefficient
Multiply
to answer line.
Multiply divisor by leading coeff.
then place under 2d coeff.
Combine each column.
(Remainder Repeat
Is (x+3) a FACTOR
Yes or No
Reduce the degree of f(x) by
one.
Reduced polynomial function
- s
ed -s
8
9
10
11
Transcribed Image Text:6:56 C + ... 8) Is (x+3) a factor of x4 + 2x2 + 17x – 48 - Drop coefficients onto top line Show Step to Solve Set x +3 = 0, solve for x X = Then drop leading coefficient Multiply to answer line. Multiply divisor by leading coeff. then place under 2d coeff. Combine each column. (Remainder Repeat Is (x+3) a FACTOR Yes or No Reduce the degree of f(x) by one. Reduced polynomial function - s ed -s 8 9 10 11
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