SOLUTION: Given f(x) x^4-11x^3+9x^2+109x-122 How would you use polynomial division to show that x=2 is a solution?

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Question 1038777: Given f(x) x^4-11x^3+9x^2+109x-122
How would you use polynomial division to show that x=2 is a solution?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39629) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The Factor Theorem. Test 2 as a possible root using synthetic division. If remainder is 0, then (x-2) is a factor of f(x) and x=2 is a solution of f(x)=0.

You CAN use polynomial division, instead. You would choose the divisor as x-2 and should expect the remainder to be 0.