A student uses the division shown to divide
–3x4 + 15x3 – x + 5 by x – 5, and concludes that x – 5 is not a factor of the polynomial.
Describe two errors the student made. Is x – 5 a factor? Explain.

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G3tH3Pxmpthat5Amx5t · Answer

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darkknight · Answer

Well remember, that he is trying to prove x-5, and he divides by -5, not +5

darkknight · Answer

That is his first mistake btw

darkknight · Answer

What do you think is his second mistake?

supie · Answer

@G3tH3Pxmpthat5Amx5t he is trying to guide u to the answer instead of giving a direct answer and he is asking u questions to make sure u understand the point is so u can understand the material not jus get the answer so answer his questions that he is asking ok

itsme · Answer

u really do be copy and pasting that everywhere

darkknight · Answer

no need for any of that. He may be still working on the problem

supie · Answer

ight yeah ik ill stop

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