SOLUTION: P(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 − 14x − 40 Factor the polynomial as a product of linear factors with complex coefficients.

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Question 1157889: P(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 − 14x − 40
Factor the polynomial as a product of linear factors with complex coefficients.

Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

........use quadratic formula to find complex roots
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