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Using factor theorem select the factor of the polynomial x³-5x+2?

1)x+2
2)x-2
3)x-3
4)x+4​

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Use factor theorem to factorize the following polynomials completely.

x3+2x25x6

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Given

f(x)=x3+2x2−5x−6

To find a factor of f(x) we assume different values of x and substitute it in f(x)

First we consider the factors of the constant term −6 i.e., ±1,±2,±3,±6

Now we substitute the values of x in f(x)

If f(x)=0 for some value a

Then (x−a) is a factor of f(x)

[Note : This is a hit and trial method, So you have to iterate the process until you get the required x]

Substituting  x=−1 in f(x) , We get,

f(−1)=(−1)3+2(−1)2−5(−1)−6

=−1+2(1)+5−6

=−1+2+5−6

=−7+7

=0

∴ By factor theorem, 

(x+1) is a factor of f(x)

Now dividing f(x) by (x+1), we get

x3+2x2−5x−6=(x+1)(x2+3x−2x−