Let P(x)=x³-2x²-11x+12 Show that x-c is a factor of P(x) if c=-3 of P(x) if c=-3- Use this fact to fully factor P(x).

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Chapter1: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section1.3: Algebraic Expressions
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Let P(x)-х»-2х-11х+12
Show that x-c is a factor of P(x) if c=-3 of P(x) if c=-3.
Use this fact to fully factor P(x).
Transcribed Image Text:Let P(x)-х»-2х-11х+12 Show that x-c is a factor of P(x) if c=-3 of P(x) if c=-3. Use this fact to fully factor P(x).
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