Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether the first polynomial is a factor of the second polynomial. x - 3; 2x2 - 4x + 30

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15 June, 22:20

Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether the first polynomial is a factor of the second polynomial. x - 3; 2x2 - 4x + 30

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Kenzie Stokes · Answer 1

(x - 3) is NOT a factor of 2x² - 4x + 30

Step-by-step explanation:

The value of the function for x=3 is 2·3² - 4·3 + 30 = 36, not zero. That is, x=3 is not a root, so the binomial (x - 3) is not a factor of the quadratic.