Determine whether the second polynomial is a factor of the

Deragz

Deragz

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2021-12-07

Determine whether the second polynomial is a factor of the first polynomial.
(2x4+5x36x4);(x+2)

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intacte87

intacte87

Beginner2021-12-08Added 42 answers

Step 1
determine whether the second polynomial is a factor of the first polynomial.
(2x4+5x36x4);(x+2)
Step 2
(2x4+5x36x4);(x+2)
here f(x)=2x4+5x26x4
by the factor theorem x+2 is a factor of f(x) if f(-2)=0
f(2)=2(2)4+5(2)36(2)4
=32-40+12-4
=0
so, x+2 is a factor of 2x4+5x26x4.

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