SOLUTION: For the polynomial below, -1 is a zero. h(x)=x^3+3x^2-4x-6 Express as a product of linear factors.

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Question 1187403: For the polynomial below, -1 is a zero. h(x)=x^3+3x^2-4x-6 Express as a product of linear factors.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Either use synthetic division checking the root , -1 , and then you can find the resulting quadratic's factorization; or you could use polynomial division with divisor x+1; and find the resulting quadratic's factorization.