SOLUTION: Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether x-3 is a factor of P(x) = 2x^4-5x^3+2x-33 . Specifically, evaluate P at the proper value, and then determine whether x-3 is a facto

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Question 389135: Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether x-3 is a factor of
P(x) = 2x^4-5x^3+2x-33 .
Specifically, evaluate P at the proper value, and then determine whether x-3 is a factor.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sub 3 for x. If P(3) = 0, (x-3) is a factor.