Use the remainder theorem to determine if the given number c is a zero of the polynomial. p(x) = 3xˆ3 -8 xˆ2 - 33x + 88 a) c = -√11 b) c = -2

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Use the remainder theorem to determine if the given number c is a zero of the polynomial.

p(x) = 3xˆ3 -8 xˆ2 - 33x + 88

a) c = -√11

b) c = -2

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