Is the term (x + 1) a factor of the polynomial shown below?
x^3-10x^2+27x-12

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Is the term (x + 1) a factor of the polynomial shown below?
x^3-10x^2+27x-12

anonymous · Answer

And what is the remainder if there is one?

anonymous · Answer

anonymous · Answer

I have NO idea how to do that. Ive tried and tried. Im doing my online test now. Do you want to see the different answers?

anonymous · Answer

No, read one of the pages. It is very easy to understand. We aren't allowed to help you with tests on this site anyway. You're on your own.

anonymous · Answer

thanks..

anonymous · Answer

try dividing x+1 to x^3-10x^2+27x-12, if you do not get any remainder then it is

anonymous · Answer

what does it mean to be a factor? how do you determine if it is? im working the problem out now

anonymous · Answer

a factor means that if you break up the number you can multiply the it altogether and get the answer all over again
example: 2*1 is a factor of 2

anonymous · Answer

ok i figured it out. i passed the test as well thank you :)
im about to post a new problem from my worksheet