Is * +4 a factor of p () = x^3 - 4^2-17*+60

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Keyla

Mathematics

15 April, 17:09

Is * +4 a factor of p () = x^3 - 4^2-17*+60

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Paul Duncan · Answer 1

Yes, It is a factor

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Plug in - 4 to see if it is a factor

p (-4) = (-4) ^3 - 4 (-4) ^2 - 17 (-4) + 60

p (-4) = 0

Since it is 0, that means that it is a factor.

Answer: Yes, It is a factor

Is * +4 a factor of p (*) = x^3 - 4*^2-17*+60

Is * +4 a factor of p () = x^3 - 4^2-17*+60