Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Appendix A - Review - A.4 Factoring Polynomials - A.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page A40: 88

Answer

the polynomial $-(x^2 -6x -14)$ is prime.

Work Step by Step

For the polynomial $-(x^2 -6x -14)$ we have to find integers whose product is $-14$ and whose sum is $-6$. But such factors do not exist and hence the polynomial $-(x^2 -6x -14)$ is prime.
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