(a) If we divide the polynomial P(x) by the factor x - c and we obtain a remainder of 0, then we know that c is --Select-- vof P. (b) If we divide the polynomial P(x) by the factor x - c and we obtain a remainder of k, then we know that P(c) = ? v. a factor, the dividend, the remainder, not a factor, a zero 0, c, k, 1, x

(a) If we divide the polynomial P(x) by the factor x - c and we obtain a remainder of 0, then we know that c is --Select-- vof P. (b) If we divide the polynomial P(x) by the factor x - c and we obtain a remainder of k, then we know that P(c) = ? v. a factor, the dividend, the remainder, not a factor, a zero 0, c, k, 1, x

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter3: Polynomial And Rational Functions

Section3.3: Dividing Polynomials

Problem 2E: (a) If we divide the polynomial P(x) by the factor xc and we obtain a remainder of 0, then we know...

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