SOLUTION: Which statements are true about the polynomial function f(x) = -x^3 - 4x^2 - x - 4 Select each correct answer. A. (x + 4) is a factor of f(x) B. (x + 1) is not a factor

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Question 1204679: Which statements are true about the polynomial function
f(x) = -x^3 - 4x^2 - x - 4
Select each correct answer.
A. (x + 4) is a factor of f(x)

B. (x + 1) is not a factor of f(x)

C. f(x) = 0 when x = -1

D. f(-1) = 0

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathLover1:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Graph shows zero at x=-4. No other Real zeros.
Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

...factor


Real root:

Complex roots:




answer is:
A. is a factor of
B. is not a factor of





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