SOLUTION: Use the factor theorem to show that x − c is a factor of f(x). f(x) = x3 + x2 − 2x + 12; c = −3

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Question 803560: Use the factor theorem to show that
x − c
is a factor of f(x).
f(x) = x3 + x2 − 2x + 12;
c = −3
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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-3
1 |1
1 -3|-2
-2 6|4
12 -12|0
so remainder is 0