SOLUTION: 1. � is a zero of the polynomial equation 8x3+ 4x2 - 2x - 1 = 0 of multiplicity 2. 2. Which set contains the linear factors of the polynomial f(x) = x3 + 2x2 - 16x

SOLUTION: 1. � is a zero of the polynomial equation 8x3+ 4x2 - 2x - 1 = 0 of multiplicity 2. 2. Which set contains the linear factors of the polynomial f(x) = x3 + 2x2 - 16x - 32? A.

Question 1001861: 1. � is a zero of the polynomial equation 8x3+ 4x2 - 2x - 1 = 0 of multiplicity 2.
2. Which set contains the linear factors of the polynomial f(x) = x3 + 2x2 - 16x - 32?
A. {(x+4), (x - 2), (x + 2)}
B. {(x-2), (x + 8), (x + 2)}
C. {(x + 2), (x - 16), (x + 1)}
D. {(x+4), (x - 4), (x + 2)}
E. {(x - 2), (x - 8), (x + 2)}
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

1. is a false statement. 1/2 is a zero of multiplicity one for the given cubic.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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