Verify factors: x^4-4x^3-7x^2+22x+24 (x+2) (x-3) ( i think this just means factors of 1 and 24???) then find fully factored form (which I think means synthetic division) HELP Please :)

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asnaseer · Answer

you need to show that (x+2) and (x-3) are factors of the equation given.
(x+2) is a factor if x=-2 produces the value zero for the given equation.
similarly, (x-3) is a factor if x=3 produces the value zero for the equation.

anonymous · Answer

So then which you use the -2 and 3 for your synthetic division? thank you for the help :)

asnaseer · Answer

there is a good explanation of synthetic division here: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/synthdiv.htm

anonymous · Answer

Thanks asnaseer :)

asnaseer · Answer

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