SOLUTION: Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether x-2 is a factor of P(x)= x^4-2x^3+3x-6. Specifically, evaluate P at the proper value, and then determine whether x-2 is a factor.

Question 748025: Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether x-2 is a factor of P(x)= x^4-2x^3+3x-6.
Specifically, evaluate P at the proper value, and then determine whether x-2 is a factor.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The Factor theorem tells us that if we evaluate a polynomial at one of its roots the value will be 0

therefore x-2 is not a factor

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