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document.write( "f(x)=x^4+12x^3+6x+27 how do i do this<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The factor theorem says \"If k is a root of f(x), then x-k is a factor\".<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "To see if x-3 is a factor test to see if 3 is a root.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "f(3) = 3^4+12*3^3 + 6*3 + 27<BR>\n" );
document.write( "f(3) = 450<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Conclusion: Since f(3) is not zero, x-3 is not a factor of f(x).<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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