College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 3, Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.3 - Dividing Polynomials - 3.3 Exercises - Page 310: 56

Answer

Since $P(c)=0$ it indeed factors as shown.

Work Step by Step

Plugging in 3, $81+81-144-81+63 = 0$ Plugging in -3, $81-81-144+81+63=0$
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