Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 3 - Section 3.3 - Dividng Polynomials - 3.3 Exercises - Page 274: 53

Answer

$x-1$ is a factor of P(x) since when P(x) is divide by $x-1$, the remainder is 0. (refer to the step by step part for solution)

Work Step by Step

RECALL: The factor theorem states that $c$ is a zero of $P$ if and only if $x-c$ is a factor of $P(x)$. $c=1$ therefore $x-c = x-1$ Divide P(x) by $x-1$ using synthetic division. (refer to the attached image below):
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