SOLUTION: The roots of a cubic are x = -2, x = 3, and x = 5. What are the possible factors of the cubic? Explain your reasoning.

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Question 479024: The roots of a cubic are x = -2, x = 3, and x = 5. What are the possible factors of the cubic? Explain your reasoning.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The roots of a cubic are x = -2, x = 3, and x = 5. What are the possible factors of the cubic? Explain your reasoning.
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Factors:
x+2
x-3
x-5
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cheers,
Stan H.

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