SOLUTION: 1.) If 'A' is a zero of the polynomial P(x), then _____ must be a factor of P(x) 2.) If 'A' is a zero of multiplicity 'M' of the polynomial P(x), then ____

SOLUTION: 1.) If 'A' is a zero of the polynomial P(x), then _ must be a factor of P(x) 2.) If 'A' is a zero of multiplicity 'M' of the polynomial P(x), then _ must be a factor of P(

Question 1007904: 1.) If 'A' is a zero of the polynomial P(x), then _____ must be a factor of P(x)
2.) If 'A' is a zero of multiplicity 'M' of the polynomial P(x), then _____ must be a factor of P(x) when we factor P completely.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1.) If 'A' is a zero of the polynomial P(x), then (x-A) must be a factor of P(x)
2.) If 'A' is a zero of multiplicity 'M' of the polynomial P(x), then (x-A)^M must be a factor of P(x) when we factor P completely.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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