SOLUTION: Rewrite and recognize rational expressions in different forms. (show work) 5. Is (x+1) a factor of (2x3 – 3x2 + 7x + 12)? How do you know?

Algebra ->  Expressions-with-variables -> SOLUTION: Rewrite and recognize rational expressions in different forms. (show work) 5. Is (x+1) a factor of (2x3 – 3x2 + 7x + 12)? How do you know?      Log On


   

Question 1031722: Rewrite and recognize rational expressions in different forms. (show work)
5. Is (x+1) a factor of (2x3 – 3x2 + 7x + 12)? How do you know?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If it is then x=-1 would be a zero of the function.
The function would cross the x-axis at x=-1.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Yes, it is a factor.