SOLUTION: how do I determine whether(y-3) is a factor of (y^4+2y^2-4) using the remainder and factor theorem?

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Question 175161: how do I determine whether(y-3) is a factor of (y^4+2y^2-4) using the remainder and factor theorem?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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determine whether(y-3) is a factor of (y^4+2y^2-4) using the remainder and factor theorem?
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3)....1....0....2....0....-4
.......1....3....11...33..|..95
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Since the remainder is 95, and not zero, y-3 is not a factor of y^4 + 2y^2 -4.
Cheers,
Stan H.