Question

(9) By using factor theorem in the following examples, determine whether g(x) is a factor p(x) or not. (1) p(x)=x³-x²-x-1, 9(x) = x - 1 (ii) p(x) = 2 X-45 90x) = x - 3 (10) ​

Answer 1

Answer:

use factor theorem,

g(x)=x−2=0

x=2

p(x)=x

3

−8

=(2)

3

−8

=8−8=0

g(x) is a factor of p(x)