Factor x^3+x+1 over Z3

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section1.3: Algebraic Expressions
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Factor x^3+x+1 over Z3
Let p(x)=x^3+x+1.
p(1)=1+1+1=3 = 0 over Z3.

Divide p(x)=x^3+x+1 with (x-1).
(x-1)=(x+2) over Z3.
I get: (x^3+x+1)=(x+2)(x^2-2x+5)

Is the result correct?

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