Question

Determine wether the binomial is a facor of f(x).

F(x)=4x^3-15x^2-30x+25; x-5

Answer 1

Typo free question:

Determine whether the binomial is a factor of F(x).

Answer:

Yes.

Explanation:

Method one: evaluate F(5). If F(5) is zero then x-5 is a factor.

Method two: use long polynomial division to divide F(x) by (x-5). If the remainder is zero then (x-5) is a factor.