College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercise Set 3.3 - Page 376: 73

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

False The factor theorem states that if $f(x)$ is a polynomial of degree of n greater than or equal to $1$ and $a$ is any real number, then $x-a$ is a factor of $f(x)$ if and only if $f(a)=0$. Therefore, a polynomial long-division problem must result in a remainder that is 0 for the divisor be factor of dividend. so a polynomial long division that results in a remainder that is different from 0 whole number doesn't have the divisor among the dividend's factor
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