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Is x+6 a factor of f(c)=-x^2+6x?

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Yes.x+6 is a factor of f(x)=-x^2+6x

Is x+6 a factor of f(c)=-x^2+6x?-example-1
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Answer:

no

Explanation:

f(x) = -x^2 + 6x

The right side has a common factor. It is x.

Factor x out on the right side.

f(x) = x(-x + 6)

When the common factor x is factored out, the remaining factor is -x + 6.

-x + 6 is not equal to x + 6.

Answer: no

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