Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder for (x^2-2) divided (x-1) and state whether or not the binomial is a factor of the polynomial.

a.

1; yes

c.

1; no

b.

-1; yes

d.

-1; no

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31 May, 18:53

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Conway · Answer 1

The answer to the question that you have asked above is - 1; no

Dayton Livingston · Answer 2

d

Step-by-step explanation:

x-1=0, x=1

put x=1 in x²-2, we get

1²-2=-1≠0

Remainder = -1

it is not a factor of the given binomial.

Use the Remainder Theorem to find the remainder for (x^2-2) divided (x-1) and state whether or not the binomial is a factor of the polynomial.a.1; yesc.1; nob.-1; yesd.-1; no