HEEEELPPPPP!!!! Which binomial is a factor of f(x) = x^4 - 33x^2 - 28x + 60?
a.(x + 1)
b.(x 2)
c.(x 5)
d.(x 6)

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solomonzelman · Answer

$\Large\color{black}{ \bf    factor~~~it.  }$

solomonzelman · Answer

I can do ti, but you got to be able to do. If you can't factor it, then divide by each of the options, and the option with which you get no remainder is the answer.

anonymous · Answer

this is from unit 1 of my schooling... i just am making up an old assignment.. just tell me answer please

anonymous · Answer

@girlnotonfire 
when you arent busy...help me out??

solomonzelman · Answer

tell me the options, last three choices are,  $\Large\color{black}{ \bf      x^2,~x^5,~x^6	 }$ correct ?

anonymous · Answer

no x-2 x-5 x-6

anonymous · Answer

Go to wolframalpha.com and type:
    factor x^4 - 33x^2 - 28x + 60

anonymous · Answer

Only one of your answer choices is a factor

anonymous · Answer

haha thanks for that message @SolomonZelman

anonymous · Answer

The slow by hand way would require testing each one using synthetic division.

anonymous · Answer

thank you @BangkokGarrett

anonymous · Answer

No problem

anonymous · Answer

answer was d @BangkokGarrett 
thanks!