document.write( "Question 429997: Is (x-3) a factor of p(x)=x^4-5x^2-27x+15?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #298609 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "The factor theorem states that a polynomial f(x) has a factor (x − k) if and only if f(k) = 0
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document.write( "p(3)=x^4-5x^2-27x+15 = 81-45-81+15 = -30    (x-3) is NOT a factor \n" );
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