SOLUTION: f(x)=X^3-4x^2-7x+10 1 is a zero Need to write the complete factored form of the polynomial f(x), given the indicated zero.??

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Question 859693: f(x)=X^3-4x^2-7x+10
1 is a zero
Need to write the complete factored form of the polynomial f(x), given the indicated zero.??

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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If 1 is a zero, then must be a factor of the polynomial. Use polynomial long division to divide the original polynomial by . The quotient will be a quadratic polynomial that will factor into two linear factors.

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