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The polynomial p(x) = 5x^2 – 9x2 - 6x + 8 has a known factor of (x + 1).

Rewrite p(x) as a product of linear factors.

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First, start of by dividing the polynomial given by the linear factor

This will result in a quadratic factor

Factorise the quadratic factor as shown
The polynomial p(x) = 5x^2 – 9x2 - 6x + 8 has a known factor of (x + 1). Rewrite p-example-1
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