SOLUTION: x+3 is one factor of x to the power of 3 + x to the power of 2-14x-24 which of the following expressions is another factor? A. x-8 b. x+4 C. x-3 d. x+2

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: x+3 is one factor of x to the power of 3 + x to the power of 2-14x-24 which of the following expressions is another factor? A. x-8 b. x+4 C. x-3 d. x+2      Log On


   

Question 669990: x+3 is one factor of x to the power of 3 + x to the power of 2-14x-24
which of the following expressions is another factor?
A. x-8
b. x+4
C. x-3
d. x+2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

x^3 + x^2 - 14x - 24   || (x+3)is one factor

using Synthetic Divsion

-3	1	1          -14	      -24

 	 	-3	6	 24

 	1	-2	-8	 0

results in 

    x^2 - 2x - 8 = 0

   (x-4)(x+2) = 0