Question

Using factor method, divide the polynomial x2 - 6x + 8 by x - 2.
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Answer 1

Let p(x) = x²-6x+8

= x²-4x-2x+8

= x(x-4)-2(x-4)

= (x-4)(x-2)

Therefore,

p(x) = (x-4)(x-2)

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