Question

Find the value of c ( x + 1 ) factor of the polynomial p ( x ) = 5 x 4 + 7 x 3 − 2 x 2 − 3 x + c

Answer 1

Explanation:

I think the actual equation you meant to write was 5x⁴ + 7x³ - 2x² - 3x + c.

You're going to equate the whole equation to 0 and replace x for -1( because x + 1 is a factor)

= 5(-1)⁴ + 7(-1)³ - 2(-1)² - 3(-1) + c = 0

= 5 - 7 - 2 + 3 + c = 0

= - 1 + c = 0

Therefore c = 1