Question

Determine whether x + 1 is a factor of the following polynomials.
a) 3x4 + x3 – x2 + 3x + 2


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Answer 1

Answer:

X+1 would be factor of given polynomial if f(-1) is zero .

3 * 1 -1 -1 -3 +2

3 -5+2

-2+2

0

yes f(-1) is 0 hence X+1 is factor of given polynonial