SOLUTION: Determine whether the polynomial P(x) has a zero remainder when divided by (x-3). Determine Q(x). P(x)=x^5-4x^4-5x^3+23x^2+8x-15

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Question 189954This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2
: Determine whether the polynomial P(x) has a zero remainder when divided by (x-3).
Determine Q(x).
P(x)=x^5-4x^4-5x^3+23x^2+8x-15 This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2

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Determine whether the polynomial P(x) has a zero remainder when divided by (x-3).
Determine Q(x).
P(x)=x^5-4x^4-5x^3+23x^2+8x-15
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If you sub 3 for x, P(3) = 0. So 3 is a zero of the equation, there's no remainder.
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Q(x) is not defined.