Question

What is f(x)=x^3-4x^2-7x+10 in factored form given that 5 is a zero of the function

Answer 1

f(x) = )x - 5)(x + 2)(x - 1)

Explanation:

given that x = 5 is a zero then (x - 5) is a factor, hence

f(x) = (x - 5)(x² + x - 2) = (x - 5)(x + 2)(x - 1) ← in factored form