SOLUTION: Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether the first polynomial is a factor of the second. b + 1; b^6 - b^5 - b + 1

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Question 982438: Use the Factor Theorem to determine whether the first polynomial is a factor of the second.
b + 1; b^6 - b^5 - b + 1
Answer by ameanes(4) About Me  (Show Source):
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use grouping to factor:
b^5(b - 1) -1(b - 1)
(b^5 - 1)(b - 1)
so, NO, (b + 1) is not a factor