SOLUTION: Factor​ P(x) into linear factors given that k is a zero of P. P(x)=x^3-x^2-5x-3;k=-1 x^3-x^2-5x-3= Thanks for your help!

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Question 1192457: Factor​ P(x) into linear factors given that k is a zero of P.
P(x)=x^3-x^2-5x-3;k=-1
x^3-x^2-5x-3=
Thanks for your help!

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor​ P(x) into linear factors given that k is a zero of P.
P(x)=x^3-x^2-5x-3;k=-1
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Divide P(x) by (x+1)
Then solve the quadratic.

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