Is x – 5 a factor of the function f(x) = x3 – 5x2 + 7x – 35? Use the Remainder Theorem to justify your answer

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Chapter5: Polynomial And Rational Functions
Section5.5: Zeros Of Polynomial Functions
Problem 1TI: Use the Remainder Theorem to evaluate f(x)=2x53x49x3+8x2+2 at x=3.
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Is x – 5 a factor of the function f(x) = x3 – 5x2 + 7x – 35? Use the Remainder Theorem to justify your answer.

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Given that: f(x)=x3-5x2+7x-35

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