Is (x+3) a factor of 2x2 + 7x + 3

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter4: Polynomial And Rational Functions
Section4.2: Properties Of Division
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6:57 C
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4) Is (x+3) a factor of 2x² + 7x + 3
Drop coefficients onto top line
Show Step to Solve
Set x + 3 = 0, solve for x
X =
Then drop leading coefficient
to answer line.
Multiply
Multiply divisor by leading coeff.
then place under 2d coeff.
(Remainder
Combine each column.
Repeat
Is (x+3) a FACTOR
Yes or No
Reduce the degree of f(x) by one.
Reduced polynomial function
6
7
8
Transcribed Image Text:6:57 C 앙 + 4) Is (x+3) a factor of 2x² + 7x + 3 Drop coefficients onto top line Show Step to Solve Set x + 3 = 0, solve for x X = Then drop leading coefficient to answer line. Multiply Multiply divisor by leading coeff. then place under 2d coeff. (Remainder Combine each column. Repeat Is (x+3) a FACTOR Yes or No Reduce the degree of f(x) by one. Reduced polynomial function 6 7 8
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