If (x − 5) is a factor of the polynomial function f(x) = 3x2 − 23x + 40, which of the following is another factor?

MobileSam asked May 8, 2023

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Answer:

3x-8

Explanation:

Use synthetic division:

5 | 3 -23 40

____ 15 -40_

3 -8 | 0

Hence, another factor of the polynomial is 3x-8

Kqr answered May 13, 2023

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